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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.15, 20,245.42 and 9,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.15, 20,245.42 and 9,898.18 is: 13,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.15 : 20,245.42 = 9,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.15/20,245.42 = 9,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.15x = 20,245.42 × 9,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.15x = 200,392,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,392,811.34/14,675.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.25

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