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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.44, 20,367.28 and 9,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.44, 20,367.28 and 9,998.50 is: 13,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.44 : 20,367.28 = 9,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.44/20,367.28 = 9,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.44x = 20,367.28 × 9,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.44x = 203,642,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,642,249.08/14,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.04

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