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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.26, 20,057.88 and 9,820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.26, 20,057.88 and 9,820.92 is: 13,557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.26 : 20,057.88 = 9,820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.26/20,057.88 = 9,820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.26x = 20,057.88 × 9,820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.26x = 196,986,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,986,834.85/14,530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.01

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