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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.21, 20,172.12 and 9,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.21, 20,172.12 and 9,588.76 is: 13,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.21 : 20,172.12 = 9,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.21/20,172.12 = 9,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.21x = 20,172.12 × 9,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.21x = 193,425,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,425,617.37/14,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.40

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