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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.36, 20,307.05 and 9,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.36, 20,307.05 and 9,950.80 is: 13,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.36 : 20,307.05 = 9,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.36/20,307.05 = 9,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.36x = 20,307.05 × 9,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.36x = 202,071,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,071,292.62/14,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.16

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