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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.93, 20,223.58 and 10,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.93, 20,223.58 and 10,688.73 is: 14,731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.93 : 20,223.58 = 10,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.93/20,223.58 = 10,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.93x = 20,223.58 × 10,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.93x = 216,164,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,164,386.25/14,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,731.19

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