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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.24, 20,094.18 and 9,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.24, 20,094.18 and 9,787.60 is: 13,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.24 : 20,094.18 = 9,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.24/20,094.18 = 9,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.24x = 20,094.18 × 9,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.24x = 196,673,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673,796.17/14,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.25

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