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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.03, 20,657.76 and 9,596.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.03, 20,657.76 and 9,596.65 is: 13,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.03 : 20,657.76 = 9,596.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.03/20,657.76 = 9,596.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.03x = 20,657.76 × 9,596.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.03x = 198,245,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,245,328.70/14,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.51

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