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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.24, 20,218.36 and 9,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.24, 20,218.36 and 9,617.38 is: 13,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.24 : 20,218.36 = 9,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.24/20,218.36 = 9,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.24x = 20,218.36 × 9,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.24x = 194,447,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,447,651.10/14,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.10

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