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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.72, 20,073.62 and 9,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.72, 20,073.62 and 9,832.36 is: 13,572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.72 : 20,073.62 = 9,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.72/20,073.62 = 9,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.72x = 20,073.62 × 9,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.72x = 197,371,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,371,058.34/14,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.75

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