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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.93, 20,369.09 and 9,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.93, 20,369.09 and 9,098.42 is: 12,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.93 : 20,369.09 = 9,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.93/20,369.09 = 9,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.93x = 20,369.09 × 9,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.93x = 185,326,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,326,535.84/14,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.06

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