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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.91, 20,085.81 and 9,508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.91, 20,085.81 and 9,508.44 is: 13,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.91 : 20,085.81 = 9,508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.91/20,085.81 = 9,508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.91x = 20,085.81 × 9,508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.91x = 190,984,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,984,719.24/14,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.47

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