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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.54, 20,027.58 and 9,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.54, 20,027.58 and 9,805.44 is: 13,532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.54 : 20,027.58 = 9,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.54/20,027.58 = 9,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.54x = 20,027.58 × 9,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.54x = 196,379,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,379,234.04/14,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.63

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