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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.16, 20,560.53 and 9,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.16, 20,560.53 and 9,853.66 is: 13,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.16 : 20,560.53 = 9,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.16/20,560.53 = 9,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.16x = 20,560.53 × 9,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.16x = 202,596,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,596,472.04/14,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.76

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