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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.61, 20,183.62 and 9,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.61, 20,183.62 and 9,322.13 is: 12,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.61 : 20,183.62 = 9,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.61/20,183.62 = 9,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.61x = 20,183.62 × 9,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.61x = 188,154,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,154,260.61/14,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.31

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