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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.92, 20,237.80 and 9,635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.92, 20,237.80 and 9,635.85 is: 13,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.92 : 20,237.80 = 9,635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.92/20,237.80 = 9,635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.92x = 20,237.80 × 9,635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.92x = 195,008,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,008,255.76/14,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.98

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