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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.03, 20,029.97 and 9,800.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.03, 20,029.97 and 9,800.69 is: 13,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.03 : 20,029.97 = 9,800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.03/20,029.97 = 9,800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.03x = 20,029.97 × 9,800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.03x = 196,307,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,307,526.68/14,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.09

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