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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.27, 20,184.33 and 9,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.27, 20,184.33 and 9,597.29 is: 13,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.27 : 20,184.33 = 9,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.27/20,184.33 = 9,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.27x = 20,184.33 × 9,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.27x = 193,714,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,714,767.54/14,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.69

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