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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.00, 20,283.08 and 9,676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.00, 20,283.08 and 9,676.49 is: 13,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.00 : 20,283.08 = 9,676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.00/20,283.08 = 9,676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.00x = 20,283.08 × 9,676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.00x = 196,268,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,268,870.99/14,708.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.36

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