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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.78, 20,093.24 and 9,799.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.78, 20,093.24 and 9,799.73 is: 13,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.78 : 20,093.24 = 9,799.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.78/20,093.24 = 9,799.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.78x = 20,093.24 × 9,799.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.78x = 196,908,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,908,177.36/14,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.77

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