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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.78, 20,668.50 and 9,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.78, 20,668.50 and 9,673.68 is: 13,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.78 : 20,668.50 = 9,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.78/20,668.50 = 9,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.78x = 20,668.50 × 9,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.78x = 199,940,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,940,455.08/14,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.36

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