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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.54, 20,494.35 and 9,816.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.54, 20,494.35 and 9,816.21 is: 13,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.54 : 20,494.35 = 9,816.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.54/20,494.35 = 9,816.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.54x = 20,494.35 × 9,816.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.54x = 201,176,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,176,843.41/14,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.51

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