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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.82, 20,465.68 and 9,798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.82, 20,465.68 and 9,798.46 is: 13,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.82 : 20,465.68 = 9,798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.82/20,465.68 = 9,798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.82x = 20,465.68 × 9,798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.82x = 200,532,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,532,146.85/14,829.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.22

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