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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.58, 20,604.61 and 9,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.58, 20,604.61 and 9,622 is: 13,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.58 : 20,604.61 = 9,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.58/20,604.61 = 9,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.58x = 20,604.61 × 9,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.58x = 198,257,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,257,557.42/14,933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.96

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