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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.59, 20,010.44 and 9,726.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.59, 20,010.44 and 9,726.89 is: 13,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.59 : 20,010.44 = 9,726.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.59/20,010.44 = 9,726.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.59x = 20,010.44 × 9,726.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.59x = 194,639,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,639,273.00/14,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.46

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