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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.01, 20,037.32 and 9,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.01, 20,037.32 and 9,493.60 is: 13,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.01 : 20,037.32 = 9,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.01/20,037.32 = 9,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.01x = 20,037.32 × 9,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.01x = 190,226,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,226,301.15/14,522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.17

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