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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.77, 20,182.26 and 9,595.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.77, 20,182.26 and 9,595.78 is: 13,238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.77 : 20,182.26 = 9,595.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.77/20,182.26 = 9,595.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.77x = 20,182.26 × 9,595.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.77x = 193,664,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,664,625.92/14,628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.61

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