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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.04, 20,306.61 and 9,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.04, 20,306.61 and 9,950.48 is: 13,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.04 : 20,306.61 = 9,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.04/20,306.61 = 9,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.04x = 20,306.61 × 9,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.04x = 202,060,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,060,516.67/14,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.72

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