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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.64, 20,246.49 and 9,371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.64, 20,246.49 and 9,371.07 is: 12,925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.64 : 20,246.49 = 9,371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.64/20,246.49 = 9,371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.64x = 20,246.49 × 9,371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.64x = 189,731,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,731,257.64/14,678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.67

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