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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.09, 20,253.21 and 9,647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.09, 20,253.21 and 9,647.02 is: 13,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.09 : 20,253.21 = 9,647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.09/20,253.21 = 9,647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.09x = 20,253.21 × 9,647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.09x = 195,383,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,383,249.43/14,680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.41

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