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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.60, 20,663.88 and 9,938.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.60, 20,663.88 and 9,938.62 is: 13,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.60 : 20,663.88 = 9,938.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.60/20,663.88 = 9,938.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.60x = 20,663.88 × 9,938.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.60x = 205,370,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,370,451.05/14,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.00

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