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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.16, 20,278.36 and 9,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.16, 20,278.36 and 9,396.08 is: 12,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.16 : 20,278.36 = 9,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.16/20,278.36 = 9,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.16x = 20,278.36 × 9,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.16x = 190,537,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,537,092.83/14,698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.33

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