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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.12, 20,145.42 and 9,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.12, 20,145.42 and 9,638.52 is: 13,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.12 : 20,145.42 = 9,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.12/20,145.42 = 9,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.12x = 20,145.42 × 9,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.12x = 194,172,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,172,033.58/14,592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.64

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