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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696.03, 20,266.52 and 9,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,696.03, 20,266.52 and 9,664.49 is: 13,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696.03 : 20,266.52 = 9,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696.03/20,266.52 = 9,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696.03x = 20,266.52 × 9,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696.03x = 195,865,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,865,430.22/14,696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.78

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