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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.88, 20,605.84 and 9,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.88, 20,605.84 and 9,632.76 is: 13,290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.88 : 20,605.84 = 9,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.88/20,605.84 = 9,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.88x = 20,605.84 × 9,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.88x = 198,491,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,491,111.32/14,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.44

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