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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.22, 20,244.60 and 9,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.22, 20,244.60 and 9,636.36 is: 13,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.22 : 20,244.60 = 9,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.22/20,244.60 = 9,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.22x = 20,244.60 × 9,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.22x = 195,084,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,084,253.66/14,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.33

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