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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,899.94, 20,797.59 and 9,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,899.94, 20,797.59 and 9,748.05 is: 14,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,899.94 : 20,797.59 = 9,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,899.94/20,797.59 = 9,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,899.94x = 20,797.59 × 9,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,899.94x = 202,735,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,735,905.76/13,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.38

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