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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.36, 20,318.31 and 9,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.36, 20,318.31 and 9,954.18 is: 13,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.36 : 20,318.31 = 9,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.36/20,318.31 = 9,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.36x = 20,318.31 × 9,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.36x = 202,252,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,252,115.04/14,733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.49

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