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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.61, 20,183.45 and 9,596.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.61, 20,183.45 and 9,596.63 is: 13,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.61 : 20,183.45 = 9,596.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.61/20,183.45 = 9,596.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.61x = 20,183.45 × 9,596.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.61x = 193,693,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,693,071.69/14,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.80

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