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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.36, 20,469.48 and 9,536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.36, 20,469.48 and 9,536.64 is: 13,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.36 : 20,469.48 = 9,536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.36/20,469.48 = 9,536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.36x = 20,469.48 × 9,536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.36x = 195,210,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,210,061.75/14,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.11

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