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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.03, 20,463.17 and 9,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.03, 20,463.17 and 9,726.84 is: 13,424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.03 : 20,463.17 = 9,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.03/20,463.17 = 9,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.03x = 20,463.17 × 9,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.03x = 199,041,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,041,931.85/14,827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.26

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