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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.44, 20,605.36 and 9,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.44, 20,605.36 and 9,632.97 is: 13,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.44 : 20,605.36 = 9,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.44/20,605.36 = 9,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.44x = 20,605.36 × 9,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.44x = 198,490,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,490,814.72/14,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.03

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