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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,596.89, 20,150.42 and 9,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,596.89, 20,150.42 and 9,561.33 is: 13,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596.89 : 20,150.42 = 9,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596.89/20,150.42 = 9,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596.89x = 20,150.42 × 9,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596.89x = 192,664,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,664,767.45/14,596.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.03

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