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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.45, 20,503.13 and 9,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.45, 20,503.13 and 9,551.27 is: 13,189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.45 : 20,503.13 = 9,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.45/20,503.13 = 9,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.45x = 20,503.13 × 9,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.45x = 195,830,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,830,818.65/14,847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.52

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