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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.86, 20,275.45 and 9,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.86, 20,275.45 and 9,670.26 is: 13,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.86 : 20,275.45 = 9,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.86/20,275.45 = 9,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.86x = 20,275.45 × 9,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.86x = 196,068,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,068,848.94/14,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.24

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