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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.54, 20,332.62 and 9,956.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.54, 20,332.62 and 9,956.95 is: 13,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.54 : 20,332.62 = 9,956.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.54/20,332.62 = 9,956.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.54x = 20,332.62 × 9,956.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.54x = 202,450,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,450,792.54/14,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.15

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