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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.41, 20,338.24 and 9,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.41, 20,338.24 and 9,977.48 is: 13,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.41 : 20,338.24 = 9,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.41/20,338.24 = 9,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.41x = 20,338.24 × 9,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.41x = 202,924,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,924,382.84/14,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.01

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