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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.36, 20,238.30 and 9,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.36, 20,238.30 and 9,634.72 is: 13,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.36 : 20,238.30 = 9,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.36/20,238.30 = 9,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.36x = 20,238.30 × 9,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.36x = 194,990,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,990,353.78/14,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.83

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