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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.48, 20,701.02 and 9,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.48, 20,701.02 and 9,965.52 is: 13,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.48 : 20,701.02 = 9,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.48/20,701.02 = 9,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.48x = 20,701.02 × 9,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.48x = 206,296,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,296,428.83/14,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.16

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