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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.84, 20,253.84 and 9,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.84, 20,253.84 and 9,371.66 is: 12,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.84 : 20,253.84 = 9,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.84/20,253.84 = 9,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.84x = 20,253.84 × 9,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.84x = 189,812,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812,102.17/14,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.48

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