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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.34, 20,699.01 and 9,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.34, 20,699.01 and 9,026.34 is: 12,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.34 : 20,699.01 = 9,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.34/20,699.01 = 9,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.34x = 20,699.01 × 9,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.34x = 186,836,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,836,301.92/14,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.29

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