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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.78, 20,610.06 and 9,838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.78, 20,610.06 and 9,838.13 is: 13,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.78 : 20,610.06 = 9,838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.78/20,610.06 = 9,838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.78x = 20,610.06 × 9,838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.78x = 202,764,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,764,449.59/14,944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.58

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