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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.59, 20,031.66 and 9,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.59, 20,031.66 and 9,477.60 is: 13,081.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.59 : 20,031.66 = 9,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.59/20,031.66 = 9,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.59x = 20,031.66 × 9,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.59x = 189,852,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,852,060.82/14,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,081.89

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