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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.26, 20,113.77 and 9,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.26, 20,113.77 and 9,804.08 is: 13,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.26 : 20,113.77 = 9,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.26/20,113.77 = 9,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.26x = 20,113.77 × 9,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.26x = 197,197,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197,010.18/14,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.71

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