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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.51, 20,036.63 and 9,493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.51, 20,036.63 and 9,493.10 is: 13,098.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.51 : 20,036.63 = 9,493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.51/20,036.63 = 9,493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.51x = 20,036.63 × 9,493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.51x = 190,209,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,209,732.25/14,521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.48

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