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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.94, 20,288.08 and 9,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.94, 20,288.08 and 9,671.55 is: 13,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.94 : 20,288.08 = 9,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.94/20,288.08 = 9,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.94x = 20,288.08 × 9,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.94x = 196,217,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,217,180.12/14,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.99

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