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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.41, 20,294.23 and 9,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.41, 20,294.23 and 9,676.02 is: 13,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.41 : 20,294.23 = 9,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.41/20,294.23 = 9,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.41x = 20,294.23 × 9,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.41x = 196,367,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,367,351.17/14,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.15

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