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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.08, 20,210.80 and 9,616.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.08, 20,210.80 and 9,616.64 is: 13,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.08 : 20,210.80 = 9,616.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.08/20,210.80 = 9,616.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.08x = 20,210.80 × 9,616.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.08x = 194,359,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,359,987.71/14,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.01

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