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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.91, 20,230.90 and 9,630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.91, 20,230.90 and 9,630.86 is: 13,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.91 : 20,230.90 = 9,630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.91/20,230.90 = 9,630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.91x = 20,230.90 × 9,630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.91x = 194,840,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,840,954.14/14,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.10

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