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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.44, 20,165.64 and 9,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.44, 20,165.64 and 9,579.90 is: 13,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.44 : 20,165.64 = 9,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.44/20,165.64 = 9,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.44x = 20,165.64 × 9,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.44x = 193,184,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,184,814.64/14,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.48

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