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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.54, 20,258.25 and 9,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.54, 20,258.25 and 9,646.20 is: 13,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.54 : 20,258.25 = 9,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.54/20,258.25 = 9,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.54x = 20,258.25 × 9,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.54x = 195,415,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,415,131.15/14,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.52

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