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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.59, 20,481.77 and 9,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.59, 20,481.77 and 9,735.04 is: 13,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.59 : 20,481.77 = 9,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.59/20,481.77 = 9,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.59x = 20,481.77 × 9,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.59x = 199,390,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,390,850.22/14,837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.22

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