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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.45, 20,287.40 and 9,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.45, 20,287.40 and 9,671.06 is: 13,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.45 : 20,287.40 = 9,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.45/20,287.40 = 9,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.45x = 20,287.40 × 9,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.45x = 196,200,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,200,614.29/14,708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.31

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