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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.19, 20,379.11 and 9,986.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.19, 20,379.11 and 9,986.85 is: 13,776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.19 : 20,379.11 = 9,986.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.19/20,379.11 = 9,986.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.19x = 20,379.11 × 9,986.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.19x = 203,523,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,523,120.95/14,773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.52

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