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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,583.93, 20,118.82 and 9,545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,583.93, 20,118.82 and 9,545.93 is: 13,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,583.93 : 20,118.82 = 9,545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,583.93/20,118.82 = 9,545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,583.93x = 20,118.82 × 9,545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,583.93x = 192,052,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,052,847.40/14,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.80

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