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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.15, 20,443.37 and 9,508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.15, 20,443.37 and 9,508.19 is: 13,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.15 : 20,443.37 = 9,508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.15/20,443.37 = 9,508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.15x = 20,443.37 × 9,508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.15x = 194,379,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,379,398.66/14,804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.07

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