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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.96, 20,369.88 and 9,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.96, 20,369.88 and 9,732 is: 13,424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.96 : 20,369.88 = 9,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.96/20,369.88 = 9,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.96x = 20,369.88 × 9,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.96x = 198,239,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,239,672.16/14,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.54

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