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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.65, 20,033.91 and 9,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.65, 20,033.91 and 9,484.13 is: 13,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.65 : 20,033.91 = 9,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.65/20,033.91 = 9,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.65x = 20,033.91 × 9,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.65x = 190,004,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,004,106.68/14,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.20

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