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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.43, 20,671.77 and 9,944.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.43, 20,671.77 and 9,944.53 is: 13,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.43 : 20,671.77 = 9,944.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.43/20,671.77 = 9,944.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.43x = 20,671.77 × 9,944.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.43x = 205,571,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,571,036.92/14,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.05

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