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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.02, 20,172.97 and 9,589.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.02, 20,172.97 and 9,589.03 is: 13,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.02 : 20,172.97 = 9,589.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.02/20,172.97 = 9,589.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.02x = 20,172.97 × 9,589.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.02x = 193,439,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,439,316.52/14,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.32

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