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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.04, 20,028.27 and 9,805.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.04, 20,028.27 and 9,805.94 is: 13,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.04 : 20,028.27 = 9,805.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.04/20,028.27 = 9,805.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.04x = 20,028.27 × 9,805.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.04x = 196,396,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,396,013.92/14,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.32

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