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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,531.61, 20,048.46 and 9,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,531.61, 20,048.46 and 9,498.73 is: 13,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,531.61 : 20,048.46 = 9,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,531.61/20,048.46 = 9,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,531.61x = 20,048.46 × 9,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,531.61x = 190,434,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,434,908.46/14,531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.87

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