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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.48, 20,066.07 and 9,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.48, 20,066.07 and 9,753.71 is: 13,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.48 : 20,066.07 = 9,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.48/20,066.07 = 9,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.48x = 20,066.07 × 9,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.48x = 195,718,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,718,627.62/14,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.89

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