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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.61, 20,047.08 and 9,497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.61, 20,047.08 and 9,497.73 is: 13,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.61 : 20,047.08 = 9,497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.61/20,047.08 = 9,497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.61x = 20,047.08 × 9,497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.61x = 190,401,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,401,753.13/14,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.50

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