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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.62, 20,425.59 and 9,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.62, 20,425.59 and 9,699.68 is: 13,381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.62 : 20,425.59 = 9,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.62/20,425.59 = 9,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.62x = 20,425.59 × 9,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.62x = 198,121,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,121,584.68/14,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.52

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