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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.91, 20,033.93 and 9,803.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.91, 20,033.93 and 9,803.57 is: 13,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.91 : 20,033.93 = 9,803.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.91/20,033.93 = 9,803.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.91x = 20,033.93 × 9,803.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.91x = 196,403,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,403,959.47/14,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.06

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