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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.92, 20,266.44 and 9,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.92, 20,266.44 and 9,651.24 is: 13,309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.92 : 20,266.44 = 9,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.92/20,266.44 = 9,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.92x = 20,266.44 × 9,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.92x = 195,596,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,596,276.39/14,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.56

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