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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.26, 20,669.07 and 9,157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.26, 20,669.07 and 9,157.91 is: 12,635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.26 : 20,669.07 = 9,157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.26/20,669.07 = 9,157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.26x = 20,669.07 × 9,157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.26x = 189,285,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,285,491.35/14,980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.66

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