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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.78, 20,554.44 and 9,596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.78, 20,554.44 and 9,596.67 is: 13,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.78 : 20,554.44 = 9,596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.78/20,554.44 = 9,596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.78x = 20,554.44 × 9,596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.78x = 197,254,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,254,177.71/14,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.62

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