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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.36, 20,595.63 and 9,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.36, 20,595.63 and 9,625.88 is: 13,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.36 : 20,595.63 = 9,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.36/20,595.63 = 9,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.36x = 20,595.63 × 9,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.36x = 198,251,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,251,014.78/14,929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.28

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