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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.54, 20,259.64 and 9,647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.54, 20,259.64 and 9,647.18 is: 13,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.54 : 20,259.64 = 9,647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.54/20,259.64 = 9,647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.54x = 20,259.64 × 9,647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.54x = 195,448,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,448,393.82/14,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.88

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