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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,597.89, 20,151.80 and 9,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,597.89, 20,151.80 and 9,562.33 is: 13,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,597.89 : 20,151.80 = 9,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,597.89/20,151.80 = 9,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,597.89x = 20,151.80 × 9,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,597.89x = 192,698,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,698,161.69/14,597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.41

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