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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.08, 20,661.66 and 9,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.08, 20,661.66 and 9,947.40 is: 13,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.08 : 20,661.66 = 9,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.08/20,661.66 = 9,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.08x = 20,661.66 × 9,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.08x = 205,529,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,529,796.68/14,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.22

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