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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.70, 20,592.36 and 9,613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.70, 20,592.36 and 9,613.13 is: 13,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.70 : 20,592.36 = 9,613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.70/20,592.36 = 9,613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.70x = 20,592.36 × 9,613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.70x = 197,956,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,956,930.73/14,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.71

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