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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.33, 20,209.41 and 9,610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.33, 20,209.41 and 9,610.11 is: 13,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.33 : 20,209.41 = 9,610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.33/20,209.41 = 9,610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.33x = 20,209.41 × 9,610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.33x = 194,214,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,214,653.14/14,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.45

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