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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.32, 20,232.84 and 9,632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.32, 20,232.84 and 9,632.25 is: 13,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.32 : 20,232.84 = 9,632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.32/20,232.84 = 9,632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.32x = 20,232.84 × 9,632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.32x = 194,887,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,887,755.03/14,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.02

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