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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.72, 20,418.66 and 9,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.72, 20,418.66 and 9,766.44 is: 13,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.72 : 20,418.66 = 9,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.72/20,418.66 = 9,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.72x = 20,418.66 × 9,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.72x = 199,417,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,417,617.77/14,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.96

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