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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.60, 20,692.02 and 9,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.60, 20,692.02 and 9,329.32 is: 12,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.60 : 20,692.02 = 9,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.60/20,692.02 = 9,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.60x = 20,692.02 × 9,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.60x = 193,042,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,042,476.03/14,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.70

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