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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.76, 20,195.12 and 9,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.76, 20,195.12 and 9,601.28 is: 13,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.76 : 20,195.12 = 9,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.76/20,195.12 = 9,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.76x = 20,195.12 × 9,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.76x = 193,899,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899,001.75/14,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.02

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