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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.64, 20,575.87 and 9,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.64, 20,575.87 and 9,618.84 is: 13,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.64 : 20,575.87 = 9,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.64/20,575.87 = 9,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.64x = 20,575.87 × 9,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.64x = 197,916,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,916,016.76/14,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.26

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