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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.83, 20,700.66 and 9,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.83, 20,700.66 and 9,335.28 is: 12,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.83 : 20,700.66 = 9,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.83/20,700.66 = 9,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.83x = 20,700.66 × 9,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.83x = 193,246,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,246,457.28/14,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.98

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