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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.61, 20,237.37 and 9,635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.61, 20,237.37 and 9,635.55 is: 13,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.61 : 20,237.37 = 9,635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.61/20,237.37 = 9,635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.61x = 20,237.37 × 9,635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.61x = 194,998,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,998,190.50/14,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.57

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