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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,898.69, 20,795.74 and 9,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,898.69, 20,795.74 and 9,746.81 is: 14,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,898.69 : 20,795.74 = 9,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,898.69/20,795.74 = 9,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,898.69x = 20,795.74 × 9,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,898.69x = 202,692,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,692,126.59/13,898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.54

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