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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.03, 20,611.79 and 9,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.03, 20,611.79 and 9,839.38 is: 13,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.03 : 20,611.79 = 9,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.03/20,611.79 = 9,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.03x = 20,611.79 × 9,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.03x = 202,807,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,807,185.09/14,946.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.30

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