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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.70, 20,968.35 and 9,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.70, 20,968.35 and 9,831.70 is: 14,764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.70 : 20,968.35 = 9,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.70/20,968.35 = 9,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.70x = 20,968.35 × 9,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.70x = 206,154,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,154,526.70/13,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.66

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