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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.73, 20,153.21 and 9,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.73, 20,153.21 and 9,833.40 is: 13,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.73 : 20,153.21 = 9,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.73/20,153.21 = 9,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.73x = 20,153.21 × 9,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.73x = 198,174,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,174,526.05/14,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.34

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