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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.76, 20,422.38 and 9,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.76, 20,422.38 and 9,498.28 is: 13,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.76 : 20,422.38 = 9,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.76/20,422.38 = 9,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.76x = 20,422.38 × 9,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.76x = 193,977,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,977,483.51/14,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.46

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