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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.44, 20,692.32 and 9,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.44, 20,692.32 and 9,405.44 is: 12,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.44 : 20,692.32 = 9,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.44/20,692.32 = 9,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.44x = 20,692.32 × 9,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.44x = 194,620,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,620,374.22/14,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.50

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