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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.79, 20,183.31 and 9,596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.79, 20,183.31 and 9,596.13 is: 13,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.79 : 20,183.31 = 9,596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.79/20,183.31 = 9,596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.79x = 20,183.31 × 9,596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.79x = 193,681,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,681,666.59/14,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.81

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