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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.58, 20,313.71 and 9,690.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.58, 20,313.71 and 9,690.19 is: 13,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.58 : 20,313.71 = 9,690.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.58/20,313.71 = 9,690.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.58x = 20,313.71 × 9,690.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.58x = 196,843,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,843,709.50/14,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.65

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