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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.36, 20,234.27 and 9,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.36, 20,234.27 and 9,633.30 is: 13,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.36 : 20,234.27 = 9,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.36/20,234.27 = 9,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.36x = 20,234.27 × 9,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.36x = 194,922,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,922,745.02/14,666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.47

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