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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.70, 20,489.55 and 9,742.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.70, 20,489.55 and 9,742.90 is: 14,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.70 : 20,489.55 = 9,742.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.70/20,489.55 = 9,742.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.70x = 20,489.55 × 9,742.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.70x = 199,627,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,627,636.70/13,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.35

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