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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.28, 20,062.02 and 9,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.28, 20,062.02 and 9,823.94 is: 13,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.28 : 20,062.02 = 9,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.28/20,062.02 = 9,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.28x = 20,062.02 × 9,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.28x = 197,088,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,088,167.75/14,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.16

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