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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.70, 20,630.22 and 9,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.70, 20,630.22 and 9,904.20 is: 13,668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.70 : 20,630.22 = 9,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.70/20,630.22 = 9,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.70x = 20,630.22 × 9,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.70x = 204,325,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,325,824.92/14,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.47

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