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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.72, 20,122.76 and 9,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.72, 20,122.76 and 9,962.16 is: 14,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.72 : 20,122.76 = 9,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.72/20,122.76 = 9,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.72x = 20,122.76 × 9,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.72x = 200,466,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,466,154.76/13,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.25

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