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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.22, 20,061.96 and 9,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.22, 20,061.96 and 9,823.88 is: 13,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.22 : 20,061.96 = 9,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.22/20,061.96 = 9,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.22x = 20,061.96 × 9,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.22x = 197,086,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,086,287.60/14,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.09

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