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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,548.71, 20,296.76 and 9,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,548.71, 20,296.76 and 9,984.35 is: 14,957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,548.71 : 20,296.76 = 9,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,548.71/20,296.76 = 9,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,548.71x = 20,296.76 × 9,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,548.71x = 202,649,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649,880.41/13,548.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,957.14

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