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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.23, 20,126.96 and 9,799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.23, 20,126.96 and 9,799.57 is: 13,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.23 : 20,126.96 = 9,799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.23/20,126.96 = 9,799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.23x = 20,126.96 × 9,799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.23x = 197,235,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,235,553.41/14,581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.67

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