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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.24, 20,098.92 and 9,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.24, 20,098.92 and 9,858.46 is: 13,608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.24 : 20,098.92 = 9,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.24/20,098.92 = 9,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.24x = 20,098.92 × 9,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.24x = 198,144,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,144,398.86/14,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.59

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