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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.64, 20,292.56 and 9,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.64, 20,292.56 and 9,675.57 is: 13,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.64 : 20,292.56 = 9,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.64/20,292.56 = 9,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.64x = 20,292.56 × 9,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.64x = 196,342,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,342,036.38/14,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.76

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