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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.76, 20,626.04 and 9,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.76, 20,626.04 and 9,913.44 is: 13,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.76 : 20,626.04 = 9,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.76/20,626.04 = 9,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.76x = 20,626.04 × 9,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.76x = 204,474,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,474,960.41/14,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.55

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