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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.39, 20,259.38 and 9,647.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.39, 20,259.38 and 9,647.53 is: 13,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.39 : 20,259.38 = 9,647.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.39/20,259.38 = 9,647.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.39x = 20,259.38 × 9,647.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.39x = 195,452,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,452,949.80/14,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.33

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