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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.67, 20,998.64 and 9,847.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.67, 20,998.64 and 9,847.21 is: 14,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.67 : 20,998.64 = 9,847.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.67/20,998.64 = 9,847.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.67x = 20,998.64 × 9,847.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.67x = 206,777,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,777,916.06/14,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.40

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