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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.31, 20,035.87 and 9,804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.31, 20,035.87 and 9,804.97 is: 13,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.31 : 20,035.87 = 9,804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.31/20,035.87 = 9,804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.31x = 20,035.87 × 9,804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.31x = 196,451,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,451,159.96/14,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.00

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