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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.29, 20,609.37 and 9,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.29, 20,609.37 and 9,837.63 is: 13,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.29 : 20,609.37 = 9,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.29/20,609.37 = 9,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.29x = 20,609.37 × 9,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.29x = 202,747,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,747,356.59/14,944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.88

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