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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.71, 20,194.64 and 9,608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.71, 20,194.64 and 9,608.77 is: 13,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.71 : 20,194.64 = 9,608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.71/20,194.64 = 9,608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.71x = 20,194.64 × 9,608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.71x = 194,045,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,045,552.46/14,637.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.55

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