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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507.53, 20,026.52 and 9,798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507.53, 20,026.52 and 9,798.19 is: 13,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507.53 : 20,026.52 = 9,798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507.53/20,026.52 = 9,798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507.53x = 20,026.52 × 9,798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507.53x = 196,223,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,223,599.01/14,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.64

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