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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.04, 20,200.97 and 9,605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.04, 20,200.97 and 9,605.51 is: 13,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.04 : 20,200.97 = 9,605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.04/20,200.97 = 9,605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.04x = 20,200.97 × 9,605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.04x = 194,040,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040,619.34/14,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.82

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