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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.89, 20,260.08 and 9,648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.89, 20,260.08 and 9,648.03 is: 13,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.89 : 20,260.08 = 9,648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.89/20,260.08 = 9,648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.89x = 20,260.08 × 9,648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.89x = 195,469,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,469,811.40/14,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.02

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