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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.40, 20,696.72 and 9,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.40, 20,696.72 and 9,964.35 is: 13,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.40 : 20,696.72 = 9,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.40/20,696.72 = 9,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.40x = 20,696.72 × 9,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.40x = 206,229,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,229,312.11/14,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.43

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