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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,518.06, 20,006.84 and 9,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,518.06, 20,006.84 and 9,794.14 is: 13,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,518.06 : 20,006.84 = 9,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,518.06/20,006.84 = 9,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,518.06x = 20,006.84 × 9,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,518.06x = 195,949,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,949,791.92/14,518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.97

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