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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.96, 20,244.75 and 9,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.96, 20,244.75 and 9,640.89 is: 13,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.96 : 20,244.75 = 9,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.96/20,244.75 = 9,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.96x = 20,244.75 × 9,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.96x = 195,177,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,177,407.83/14,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.94

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