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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.72, 20,436.62 and 9,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.72, 20,436.62 and 9,784.14 is: 13,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.72 : 20,436.62 = 9,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.72/20,436.62 = 9,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.72x = 20,436.62 × 9,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.72x = 199,954,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,954,702.29/14,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.48

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