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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.39, 20,144.21 and 9,556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.39, 20,144.21 and 9,556.83 is: 13,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.39 : 20,144.21 = 9,556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.39/20,144.21 = 9,556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.39x = 20,144.21 × 9,556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.39x = 192,514,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,514,742.67/14,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.82

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