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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.52, 20,605.62 and 9,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.52, 20,605.62 and 9,627.40 is: 13,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.52 : 20,605.62 = 9,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.52/20,605.62 = 9,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.52x = 20,605.62 × 9,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.52x = 198,378,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,378,545.99/14,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.22

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