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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,638.59, 20,204.24 and 9,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,638.59, 20,204.24 and 9,924.39 is: 13,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,638.59 : 20,204.24 = 9,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,638.59/20,204.24 = 9,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,638.59x = 20,204.24 × 9,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,638.59x = 200,514,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,514,707.79/14,638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.68

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