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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.24, 20,314.01 and 9,693.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.24, 20,314.01 and 9,693.05 is: 13,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.24 : 20,314.01 = 9,693.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.24/20,314.01 = 9,693.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.24x = 20,314.01 × 9,693.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.24x = 196,904,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,904,637.29/14,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.91

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