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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.41, 20,425.32 and 9,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.41, 20,425.32 and 9,699.48 is: 13,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.41 : 20,425.32 = 9,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.41/20,425.32 = 9,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.41x = 20,425.32 × 9,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.41x = 198,114,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,114,982.83/14,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.26

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