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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.04, 20,233.83 and 9,632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.04, 20,233.83 and 9,632.99 is: 13,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.04 : 20,233.83 = 9,632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.04/20,233.83 = 9,632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.04x = 20,233.83 × 9,632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.04x = 194,912,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,912,282.05/14,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.04

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