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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.24, 20,631.06 and 9,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.24, 20,631.06 and 9,360 is: 12,914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.24 : 20,631.06 = 9,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.24/20,631.06 = 9,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.24x = 20,631.06 × 9,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.24x = 193,106,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,106,721.60/14,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.90

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