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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.36, 20,605.20 and 9,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.36, 20,605.20 and 9,632.28 is: 13,289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.36 : 20,605.20 = 9,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.36/20,605.20 = 9,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.36x = 20,605.20 × 9,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.36x = 198,475,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,475,055.86/14,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.83

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