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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.70, 20,627.46 and 9,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.70, 20,627.46 and 9,902.20 is: 13,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.70 : 20,627.46 = 9,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.70/20,627.46 = 9,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.70x = 20,627.46 × 9,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.70x = 204,257,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,257,234.41/14,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.71

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