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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.44, 20,122.77 and 9,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.44, 20,122.77 and 9,553.96 is: 13,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.44 : 20,122.77 = 9,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.44/20,122.77 = 9,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.44x = 20,122.77 × 9,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.44x = 192,252,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,252,139.67/14,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.68

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