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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.80, 20,982.90 and 9,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.80, 20,982.90 and 9,630.20 is: 14,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.80 : 20,982.90 = 9,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.80/20,982.90 = 9,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.80x = 20,982.90 × 9,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.80x = 202,069,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,069,523.58/14,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.50

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