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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,518.08, 20,006.84 and 9,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,518.08, 20,006.84 and 9,794.16 is: 13,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,518.08 : 20,006.84 = 9,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,518.08/20,006.84 = 9,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,518.08x = 20,006.84 × 9,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,518.08x = 195,950,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,950,192.05/14,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.98

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