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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.60, 20,233.23 and 9,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.60, 20,233.23 and 9,632.55 is: 13,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.60 : 20,233.23 = 9,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.60/20,233.23 = 9,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.60x = 20,233.23 × 9,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.60x = 194,897,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,897,563.51/14,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.44

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