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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.83, 20,745.98 and 9,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.83, 20,745.98 and 9,396.72 is: 14,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.83 : 20,745.98 = 9,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.83/20,745.98 = 9,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.83x = 20,745.98 × 9,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.83x = 194,944,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,944,165.19/13,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.65

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