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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.80, 20,068.38 and 9,829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.80, 20,068.38 and 9,829.88 is: 13,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.80 : 20,068.38 = 9,829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.80/20,068.38 = 9,829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.80x = 20,068.38 × 9,829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.80x = 197,269,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,269,767.19/14,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.52

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