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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.24, 20,268.96 and 9,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.24, 20,268.96 and 9,659.04 is: 13,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.24 : 20,268.96 = 9,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.24/20,268.96 = 9,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.24x = 20,268.96 × 9,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.24x = 195,778,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,778,695.40/14,694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.50

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