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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.28, 20,662.29 and 9,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.28, 20,662.29 and 9,669.17 is: 13,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.28 : 20,662.29 = 9,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.28/20,662.29 = 9,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.28x = 20,662.29 × 9,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.28x = 199,787,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,787,246.26/14,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.14

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