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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.78, 20,630.53 and 9,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.78, 20,630.53 and 9,207.32 is: 12,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.78 : 20,630.53 = 9,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.78/20,630.53 = 9,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.78x = 20,630.53 × 9,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.78x = 189,951,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,951,891.48/14,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.15

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