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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.98, 20,232.37 and 9,631.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.98, 20,232.37 and 9,631.93 is: 13,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.98 : 20,232.37 = 9,631.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.98/20,232.37 = 9,631.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.98x = 20,232.37 × 9,631.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.98x = 194,876,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,876,622.25/14,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.58

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