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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.28, 20,689.80 and 9,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.28, 20,689.80 and 9,327.44 is: 12,869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.28 : 20,689.80 = 9,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.28/20,689.80 = 9,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.28x = 20,689.80 × 9,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.28x = 192,982,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,982,868.11/14,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.57

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