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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.17, 20,306.78 and 9,950.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.17, 20,306.78 and 9,950.61 is: 13,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.17 : 20,306.78 = 9,950.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.17/20,306.78 = 9,950.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.17x = 20,306.78 × 9,950.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.17x = 202,064,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,064,873.01/14,732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.90

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