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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.20, 21,002.10 and 9,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.20, 21,002.10 and 9,854.20 is: 14,798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.20 : 21,002.10 = 9,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.20/21,002.10 = 9,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.20x = 21,002.10 × 9,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.20x = 206,958,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,958,893.82/13,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,798.42

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