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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.48, 20,127.36 and 9,559.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.48, 20,127.36 and 9,559.84 is: 13,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.48 : 20,127.36 = 9,559.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.48/20,127.36 = 9,559.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.48x = 20,127.36 × 9,559.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.48x = 192,414,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,414,341.22/14,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.86

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