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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.24, 20,656.02 and 9,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.24, 20,656.02 and 9,669.16 is: 13,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.24 : 20,656.02 = 9,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.24/20,656.02 = 9,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.24x = 20,656.02 × 9,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.24x = 199,726,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,726,362.34/14,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.67

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