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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.48, 20,231.67 and 9,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.48, 20,231.67 and 9,631.42 is: 13,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.48 : 20,231.67 = 9,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.48/20,231.67 = 9,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.48x = 20,231.67 × 9,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.48x = 194,859,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,859,810.41/14,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.88

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