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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.30, 20,656.40 and 9,933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.30, 20,656.40 and 9,933.39 is: 13,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.30 : 20,656.40 = 9,933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.30/20,656.40 = 9,933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.30x = 20,656.40 × 9,933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.30x = 205,188,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,188,183.41/14,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.68

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