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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,831.76, 20,458.92 and 9,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,831.76, 20,458.92 and 9,795.99 is: 13,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,831.76 : 20,458.92 = 9,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,831.76/20,458.92 = 9,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,831.76x = 20,458.92 × 9,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,831.76x = 200,415,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415,375.73/14,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.58

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