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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.26, 20,941.83 and 9,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.26, 20,941.83 and 9,766.74 is: 14,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.26 : 20,941.83 = 9,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.26/20,941.83 = 9,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.26x = 20,941.83 × 9,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.26x = 204,533,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,533,408.73/13,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.42

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