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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,584.32, 20,113.92 and 9,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,584.32, 20,113.92 and 9,624.96 is: 13,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,584.32 : 20,113.92 = 9,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,584.32/20,113.92 = 9,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,584.32x = 20,113.92 × 9,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,584.32x = 193,595,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,595,675.44/14,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.23

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