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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,684.63, 20,281.60 and 9,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,684.63, 20,281.60 and 9,671.26 is: 13,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,684.63 : 20,281.60 = 9,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,684.63/20,281.60 = 9,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,684.63x = 20,281.60 × 9,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,684.63x = 196,148,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,148,626.82/14,684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.41

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