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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507.28, 20,026.17 and 9,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507.28, 20,026.17 and 9,797.94 is: 13,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507.28 : 20,026.17 = 9,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507.28/20,026.17 = 9,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507.28x = 20,026.17 × 9,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507.28x = 196,215,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,215,212.09/14,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.29

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