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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.56, 20,499.39 and 9,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.56, 20,499.39 and 9,548.60 is: 13,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.56 : 20,499.39 = 9,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.56/20,499.39 = 9,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.56x = 20,499.39 × 9,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.56x = 195,740,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,740,475.35/14,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.01

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