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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.22, 20,631.87 and 9,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.22, 20,631.87 and 9,652.56 is: 13,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.22 : 20,631.87 = 9,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.22/20,631.87 = 9,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.22x = 20,631.87 × 9,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.22x = 199,150,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,150,363.09/14,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.34

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