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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.22, 20,635.11 and 9,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.22, 20,635.11 and 9,367.50 is: 12,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.22 : 20,635.11 = 9,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.22/20,635.11 = 9,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.22x = 20,635.11 × 9,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.22x = 193,299,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,299,392.93/14,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.71

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