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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.96, 20,065.71 and 9,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.96, 20,065.71 and 9,826.62 is: 13,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.96 : 20,065.71 = 9,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.96/20,065.71 = 9,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.96x = 20,065.71 × 9,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.96x = 197,178,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,178,107.20/14,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.85

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