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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.30, 20,106.02 and 9,533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.30, 20,106.02 and 9,533.43 is: 13,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.30 : 20,106.02 = 9,533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.30/20,106.02 = 9,533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.30x = 20,106.02 × 9,533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.30x = 191,679,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,679,358.08/14,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.17

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