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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.03, 20,074.17 and 9,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.03, 20,074.17 and 9,773.53 is: 13,479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.03 : 20,074.17 = 9,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.03/20,074.17 = 9,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.03x = 20,074.17 × 9,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.03x = 196,195,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,195,489.19/14,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.57

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