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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.63, 20,123.55 and 9,551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.63, 20,123.55 and 9,551.86 is: 13,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.63 : 20,123.55 = 9,551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.63/20,123.55 = 9,551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.63x = 20,123.55 × 9,551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.63x = 192,217,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,217,332.30/14,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.51

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