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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.51, 20,966.26 and 9,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.51, 20,966.26 and 9,581.64 is: 14,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.51 : 20,966.26 = 9,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.51/20,966.26 = 9,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.51x = 20,966.26 × 9,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.51x = 200,891,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,891,167.44/13,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.46

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