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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.02, 20,201.36 and 9,615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.02, 20,201.36 and 9,615.78 is: 13,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.02 : 20,201.36 = 9,615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.02/20,201.36 = 9,615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.02x = 20,201.36 × 9,615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.02x = 194,251,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,251,833.46/14,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.27

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