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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.53, 20,256.71 and 9,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.53, 20,256.71 and 9,370.43 is: 12,933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.53 : 20,256.71 = 9,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.53/20,256.71 = 9,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.53x = 20,256.71 × 9,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.53x = 189,813,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813,934.95/14,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.16

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