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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.68, 20,233.60 and 9,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.68, 20,233.60 and 9,363.20 is: 12,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.68 : 20,233.60 = 9,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.68/20,233.60 = 9,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.68x = 20,233.60 × 9,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.68x = 189,451,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,451,243.52/14,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.76

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