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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.51, 20,328.32 and 9,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.51, 20,328.32 and 9,701.67 is: 13,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.51 : 20,328.32 = 9,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.51/20,328.32 = 9,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.51x = 20,328.32 × 9,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.51x = 197,218,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,218,698.21/14,734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.82

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