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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,551.29, 20,080.58 and 9,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,551.29, 20,080.58 and 9,523.89 is: 13,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,551.29 : 20,080.58 = 9,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,551.29/20,080.58 = 9,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,551.29x = 20,080.58 × 9,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,551.29x = 191,245,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,245,187.44/14,551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.83

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