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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.26, 20,656.70 and 9,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.26, 20,656.70 and 9,595.89 is: 13,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.26 : 20,656.70 = 9,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.26/20,656.70 = 9,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.26x = 20,656.70 × 9,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.26x = 198,219,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,219,317.68/14,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.45

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