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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.38, 20,085.82 and 9,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.38, 20,085.82 and 9,794.33 is: 13,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.38 : 20,085.82 = 9,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.38/20,085.82 = 9,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.38x = 20,085.82 × 9,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.38x = 196,727,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,727,149.40/14,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.34

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