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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.68, 20,614.89 and 9,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.68, 20,614.89 and 9,851.48 is: 14,763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.68 : 20,614.89 = 9,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.68/20,614.89 = 9,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.68x = 20,614.89 × 9,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.68x = 203,087,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,087,176.54/13,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,763.88

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