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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.04, 20,097.73 and 9,802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.04, 20,097.73 and 9,802.98 is: 13,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.04 : 20,097.73 = 9,802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.04/20,097.73 = 9,802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.04x = 20,097.73 × 9,802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.04x = 197,017,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,017,645.24/14,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.25

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