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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.33, 20,481.41 and 9,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.33, 20,481.41 and 9,539.02 is: 13,156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.33 : 20,481.41 = 9,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.33/20,481.41 = 9,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.33x = 20,481.41 × 9,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.33x = 195,372,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,372,460.20/14,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,156.99

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