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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.80, 20,652.18 and 9,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.80, 20,652.18 and 9,669.92 is: 13,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.80 : 20,652.18 = 9,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.80/20,652.18 = 9,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.80x = 20,652.18 × 9,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.80x = 199,704,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,704,928.43/14,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.96

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