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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.92, 20,693.24 and 9,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.92, 20,693.24 and 9,698.96 is: 13,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.92 : 20,693.24 = 9,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.92/20,693.24 = 9,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.92x = 20,693.24 × 9,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.92x = 200,702,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,702,907.03/14,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.73

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