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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.29, 20,028.62 and 9,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.29, 20,028.62 and 9,806.19 is: 13,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.29 : 20,028.62 = 9,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.29/20,028.62 = 9,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.29x = 20,028.62 × 9,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.29x = 196,404,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,404,404.13/14,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.66

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