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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.39, 20,683.96 and 9,330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.39, 20,683.96 and 9,330.06 is: 12,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.39 : 20,683.96 = 9,330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.39/20,683.96 = 9,330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.39x = 20,683.96 × 9,330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.39x = 192,982,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,982,587.84/14,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.32

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