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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.78, 20,419.70 and 9,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.78, 20,419.70 and 9,688.38 is: 13,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.78 : 20,419.70 = 9,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.78/20,419.70 = 9,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.78x = 20,419.70 × 9,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.78x = 197,833,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,833,764.64/14,780.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.53

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