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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.26, 20,228.58 and 9,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.26, 20,228.58 and 9,942.06 is: 13,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.26 : 20,228.58 = 9,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.26/20,228.58 = 9,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.26x = 20,228.58 × 9,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.26x = 201,113,756.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,113,756.07/14,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.04

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