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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.36, 20,211.12 and 9,616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.36, 20,211.12 and 9,616.86 is: 13,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.36 : 20,211.12 = 9,616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.36/20,211.12 = 9,616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.36x = 20,211.12 × 9,616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.36x = 194,367,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,367,511.48/14,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.27

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