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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.41, 20,237.11 and 9,635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.41, 20,237.11 and 9,635.34 is: 13,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.41 : 20,237.11 = 9,635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.41/20,237.11 = 9,635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.41x = 20,237.11 × 9,635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.41x = 194,991,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,991,487.27/14,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.29

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