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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.46, 19,970.66 and 9,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.46, 19,970.66 and 9,170.04 is: 12,652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.46 : 19,970.66 = 9,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.46/19,970.66 = 9,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.46x = 19,970.66 × 9,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.46x = 183,131,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,751.03/14,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.94

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