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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.06, 20,273.84 and 9,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.06, 20,273.84 and 9,309.62 is: 12,842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.06 : 20,273.84 = 9,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.06/20,273.84 = 9,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.06x = 20,273.84 × 9,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.06x = 188,741,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,741,746.34/14,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.14

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