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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.39, 20,462.55 and 9,798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.39, 20,462.55 and 9,798.62 is: 13,516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.39 : 20,462.55 = 9,798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.39/20,462.55 = 9,798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.39x = 20,462.55 × 9,798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.39x = 200,504,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,504,751.68/14,834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.21

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