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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.56, 19,996.50 and 9,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.56, 19,996.50 and 9,786.64 is: 13,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.56 : 19,996.50 = 9,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.56/19,996.50 = 9,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.56x = 19,996.50 × 9,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.56x = 195,698,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,698,546.76/14,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.63

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