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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.95, 20,104.81 and 9,698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.95, 20,104.81 and 9,698.33 is: 14,509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.95 : 20,104.81 = 9,698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.95/20,104.81 = 9,698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.95x = 20,104.81 × 9,698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.95x = 194,983,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,983,107.98/13,437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,509.88

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