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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,739.76, 20,592.36 and 9,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,739.76, 20,592.36 and 9,851.76 is: 14,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,739.76 : 20,592.36 = 9,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,739.76/20,592.36 = 9,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,739.76x = 20,592.36 × 9,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,739.76x = 202,870,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,870,988.55/13,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.25

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