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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.39, 20,148.35 and 9,559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.39, 20,148.35 and 9,559.83 is: 13,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.39 : 20,148.35 = 9,559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.39/20,148.35 = 9,559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.39x = 20,148.35 × 9,559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.39x = 192,614,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,614,752.98/14,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.96

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