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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.32, 20,063.54 and 9,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.32, 20,063.54 and 9,826.40 is: 13,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.32 : 20,063.54 = 9,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.32/20,063.54 = 9,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.32x = 20,063.54 × 9,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.32x = 197,152,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,152,220.01/14,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.69

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