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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.96, 20,616.18 and 9,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.96, 20,616.18 and 9,836.28 is: 13,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.96 : 20,616.18 = 9,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.96/20,616.18 = 9,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.96x = 20,616.18 × 9,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.96x = 202,786,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,786,519.01/14,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.07

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