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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.43, 20,673.15 and 9,945.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.43, 20,673.15 and 9,945.53 is: 13,730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.43 : 20,673.15 = 9,945.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.43/20,673.15 = 9,945.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.43x = 20,673.15 × 9,945.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.43x = 205,605,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,605,433.52/14,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.43

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