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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.06, 20,494.55 and 9,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.06, 20,494.55 and 9,545.08 is: 13,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.06 : 20,494.55 = 9,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.06/20,494.55 = 9,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.06x = 20,494.55 × 9,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.06x = 195,622,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,622,119.31/14,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.14

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