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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.58, 20,499.39 and 9,548.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.58, 20,499.39 and 9,548.59 is: 13,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.58 : 20,499.39 = 9,548.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.58/20,499.39 = 9,548.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.58x = 20,499.39 × 9,548.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.58x = 195,740,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,740,270.36/14,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.98

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