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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.72, 20,627.06 and 9,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.72, 20,627.06 and 9,649.06 is: 13,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.72 : 20,627.06 = 9,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.72/20,627.06 = 9,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.72x = 20,627.06 × 9,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.72x = 199,031,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,031,739.56/14,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.52

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