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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.55, 20,046.99 and 9,497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.55, 20,046.99 and 9,497.67 is: 13,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.55 : 20,046.99 = 9,497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.55/20,046.99 = 9,497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.55x = 20,046.99 × 9,497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.55x = 190,399,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,399,657.27/14,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.41

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