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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.72, 20,661.48 and 9,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.72, 20,661.48 and 9,674.12 is: 13,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.72 : 20,661.48 = 9,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.72/20,661.48 = 9,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.72x = 20,661.48 × 9,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.72x = 199,881,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,881,636.90/14,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.05

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