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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.12, 20,015.70 and 9,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.12, 20,015.70 and 9,544.52 is: 13,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.12 : 20,015.70 = 9,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.12/20,015.70 = 9,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.12x = 20,015.70 × 9,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.12x = 191,040,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,040,248.96/14,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.90

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