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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.66, 20,630.35 and 9,207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.66, 20,630.35 and 9,207.19 is: 12,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.66 : 20,630.35 = 9,207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.66/20,630.35 = 9,207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.66x = 20,630.35 × 9,207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.66x = 189,947,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,947,552.22/14,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.96

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