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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.88, 20,202.07 and 9,605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.88, 20,202.07 and 9,605.89 is: 13,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.88 : 20,202.07 = 9,605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.88/20,202.07 = 9,605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.88x = 20,202.07 × 9,605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.88x = 194,058,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,058,894.95/14,632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.84

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