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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.54, 20,261.02 and 9,648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.54, 20,261.02 and 9,648.18 is: 13,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.54 : 20,261.02 = 9,648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.54/20,261.02 = 9,648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.54x = 20,261.02 × 9,648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.54x = 195,481,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,481,967.94/14,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.26

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