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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.59, 20,028.89 and 9,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.59, 20,028.89 and 9,475.59 is: 13,079.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.59 : 20,028.89 = 9,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.59/20,028.89 = 9,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.59x = 20,028.89 × 9,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.59x = 189,785,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,785,549.80/14,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.11

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