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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.69, 20,279.19 and 9,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.69, 20,279.19 and 9,662.51 is: 13,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.69 : 20,279.19 = 9,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.69/20,279.19 = 9,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.69x = 20,279.19 × 9,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.69x = 195,947,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,947,876.17/14,698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.98

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