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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.01, 20,035.94 and 9,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.01, 20,035.94 and 9,492.60 is: 13,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.01 : 20,035.94 = 9,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.01/20,035.94 = 9,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.01x = 20,035.94 × 9,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.01x = 190,193,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193,164.04/14,521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.79

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