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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.56, 20,236.46 and 9,633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.56, 20,236.46 and 9,633.05 is: 13,288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.56 : 20,236.46 = 9,633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.56/20,236.46 = 9,633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.56x = 20,236.46 × 9,633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.56x = 194,938,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,938,831.00/14,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.66

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