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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.44, 20,660.58 and 9,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.44, 20,660.58 and 9,669.48 is: 13,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.44 : 20,660.58 = 9,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.44/20,660.58 = 9,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.44x = 20,660.58 × 9,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.44x = 199,777,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,777,065.10/14,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.20

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