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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.64, 20,218.32 and 9,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.64, 20,218.32 and 9,063.20 is: 12,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.64 : 20,218.32 = 9,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.64/20,218.32 = 9,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.64x = 20,218.32 × 9,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.64x = 183,242,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,242,677.82/14,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.61

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