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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.97, 20,484.57 and 9,537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.97, 20,484.57 and 9,537.92 is: 13,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.97 : 20,484.57 = 9,537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.97/20,484.57 = 9,537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.97x = 20,484.57 × 9,537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.97x = 195,380,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,380,189.89/14,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.13

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