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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.04, 20,169.12 and 9,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.04, 20,169.12 and 9,586.58 is: 13,223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.04 : 20,169.12 = 9,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.04/20,169.12 = 9,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.04x = 20,169.12 × 9,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.04x = 193,352,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,352,932.83/14,622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.39

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