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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.82, 20,208.89 and 9,610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.82, 20,208.89 and 9,610.83 is: 13,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.82 : 20,208.89 = 9,610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.82/20,208.89 = 9,610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.82x = 20,208.89 × 9,610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.82x = 194,224,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,224,206.28/14,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.66

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