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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.04, 20,263.74 and 9,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.04, 20,263.74 and 9,662.50 is: 13,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.04 : 20,263.74 = 9,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.04/20,263.74 = 9,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.04x = 20,263.74 × 9,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.04x = 195,798,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,798,387.75/14,694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.02

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