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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.04, 20,227.07 and 9,624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.04, 20,227.07 and 9,624.03 is: 13,286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.04 : 20,227.07 = 9,624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.04/20,227.07 = 9,624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.04x = 20,227.07 × 9,624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.04x = 194,665,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,665,936.34/14,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.83

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