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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.63, 20,066.73 and 9,828.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.63, 20,066.73 and 9,828.71 is: 13,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.63 : 20,066.73 = 9,828.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.63/20,066.73 = 9,828.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.63x = 20,066.73 × 9,828.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.63x = 197,230,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,230,069.82/14,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.88

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