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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,809.70, 20,714.55 and 9,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,809.70, 20,714.55 and 9,873.10 is: 14,809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,809.70 : 20,714.55 = 9,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,809.70/20,714.55 = 9,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,809.70x = 20,714.55 × 9,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,809.70x = 204,516,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,516,823.61/13,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.65

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