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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.02, 20,218.98 and 9,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.02, 20,218.98 and 9,535.56 is: 13,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.02 : 20,218.98 = 9,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.02/20,218.98 = 9,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.02x = 20,218.98 × 9,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.02x = 192,799,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,799,296.93/14,649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.25

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