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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.18, 20,283.81 and 9,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.18, 20,283.81 and 9,035.98 is: 12,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.18 : 20,283.81 = 9,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.18/20,283.81 = 9,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.18x = 20,283.81 × 9,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.18x = 183,284,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,284,101.48/14,698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.85

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