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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.44, 20,656.44 and 9,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.44, 20,656.44 and 9,230.80 is: 12,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.44 : 20,656.44 = 9,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.44/20,656.44 = 9,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.44x = 20,656.44 × 9,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.44x = 190,675,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,675,466.35/14,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.55

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