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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.73, 20,229.40 and 9,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.73, 20,229.40 and 9,625.72 is: 13,289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.73 : 20,229.40 = 9,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.73/20,229.40 = 9,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.73x = 20,229.40 × 9,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.73x = 194,722,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,722,485.41/14,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.16

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