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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.24, 20,226.64 and 9,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.24, 20,226.64 and 9,623.38 is: 13,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.24 : 20,226.64 = 9,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.24/20,226.64 = 9,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.24x = 20,226.64 × 9,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.24x = 194,648,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,648,642.84/14,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.38

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