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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.79, 20,195.36 and 9,604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.79, 20,195.36 and 9,604.51 is: 13,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.79 : 20,195.36 = 9,604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.79/20,195.36 = 9,604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.79x = 20,195.36 × 9,604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.79x = 193,966,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,966,537.07/14,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.61

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