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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.29, 20,235.56 and 9,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.29, 20,235.56 and 9,634.25 is: 13,291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.29 : 20,235.56 = 9,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.29/20,235.56 = 9,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.29x = 20,235.56 × 9,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.29x = 194,954,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,954,294.58/14,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.78

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