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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.96, 20,475.74 and 9,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.96, 20,475.74 and 9,540.92 is: 13,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.96 : 20,475.74 = 9,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.96/20,475.74 = 9,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.96x = 20,475.74 × 9,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.96x = 195,357,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,357,397.28/14,838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.17

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