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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.27, 20,453.59 and 9,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.27, 20,453.59 and 9,716.14 is: 14,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.27 : 20,453.59 = 9,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.27/20,453.59 = 9,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.27x = 20,453.59 × 9,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.27x = 198,729,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,729,943.94/13,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.83

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