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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,536.83, 20,066.92 and 9,827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,536.83, 20,066.92 and 9,827.49 is: 13,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536.83 : 20,066.92 = 9,827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536.83/20,066.92 = 9,827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536.83x = 20,066.92 × 9,827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536.83x = 197,207,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,207,455.63/14,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.06

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