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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.72, 20,628.90 and 9,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.72, 20,628.90 and 9,363 is: 12,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.72 : 20,628.90 = 9,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.72/20,628.90 = 9,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.72x = 20,628.90 × 9,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.72x = 193,148,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,148,390.70/14,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.50

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