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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.92, 20,694.62 and 9,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.92, 20,694.62 and 9,699.96 is: 13,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.92 : 20,694.62 = 9,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.92/20,694.62 = 9,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.92x = 20,694.62 × 9,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.92x = 200,736,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,736,986.22/14,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.11

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