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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.29, 20,647.67 and 9,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.29, 20,647.67 and 9,589.68 is: 13,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.29 : 20,647.67 = 9,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.29/20,647.67 = 9,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.29x = 20,647.67 × 9,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.29x = 198,004,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,004,500.10/14,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.96

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