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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.05, 20,043.18 and 9,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.05, 20,043.18 and 9,496.68 is: 13,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.05 : 20,043.18 = 9,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.05/20,043.18 = 9,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.05x = 20,043.18 × 9,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.05x = 190,343,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,343,666.64/14,524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.41

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