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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.46, 20,197.01 and 9,606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.46, 20,197.01 and 9,606.47 is: 13,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.46 : 20,197.01 = 9,606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.46/20,197.01 = 9,606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.46x = 20,197.01 × 9,606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.46x = 194,021,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,021,821.64/14,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.35

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