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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.26, 20,311.29 and 9,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.26, 20,311.29 and 9,671.58 is: 13,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.26 : 20,311.29 = 9,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.26/20,311.29 = 9,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.26x = 20,311.29 × 9,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.26x = 196,442,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,442,266.14/14,716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.65

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