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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,569.66, 20,385.68 and 9,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,569.66, 20,385.68 and 9,630.70 is: 14,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,569.66 : 20,385.68 = 9,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,569.66/20,385.68 = 9,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,569.66x = 20,385.68 × 9,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,569.66x = 196,328,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,328,269.26/13,569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.18

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