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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.44, 20,627.46 and 9,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.44, 20,627.46 and 9,645.48 is: 13,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.44 : 20,627.46 = 9,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.44/20,627.46 = 9,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.44x = 20,627.46 × 9,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.44x = 198,961,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,961,752.88/14,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.09

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