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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.57, 20,489.72 and 9,541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.57, 20,489.72 and 9,541.59 is: 13,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.57 : 20,489.72 = 9,541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.57/20,489.72 = 9,541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.57x = 20,489.72 × 9,541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.57x = 195,504,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,504,507.45/14,837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.32

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