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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.60, 20,693.40 and 9,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.60, 20,693.40 and 9,330.32 is: 12,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.60 : 20,693.40 = 9,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.60/20,693.40 = 9,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.60x = 20,693.40 × 9,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.60x = 193,076,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,076,043.89/14,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.08

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