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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.12, 20,197.76 and 9,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.12, 20,197.76 and 9,923.20 is: 13,693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.12 : 20,197.76 = 9,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.12/20,197.76 = 9,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.12x = 20,197.76 × 9,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.12x = 200,426,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,426,412.03/14,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.02

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