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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.07, 20,435.96 and 9,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.07, 20,435.96 and 9,506.22 is: 13,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.07 : 20,435.96 = 9,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.07/20,435.96 = 9,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.07x = 20,435.96 × 9,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.07x = 194,268,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,268,629.49/14,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.43

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