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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.30, 20,669.12 and 9,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.30, 20,669.12 and 9,157.93 is: 12,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.30 : 20,669.12 = 9,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.30/20,669.12 = 9,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.30x = 20,669.12 × 9,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.30x = 189,286,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,286,354.12/14,980.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.69

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