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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.88, 20,087.89 and 9,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.88, 20,087.89 and 9,795.83 is: 13,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.88 : 20,087.89 = 9,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.88/20,087.89 = 9,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.88x = 20,087.89 × 9,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.88x = 196,777,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,777,555.50/14,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.41

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