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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.21, 20,503.26 and 9,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.21, 20,503.26 and 9,475.68 is: 13,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.21 : 20,503.26 = 9,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.21/20,503.26 = 9,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.21x = 20,503.26 × 9,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.21x = 194,282,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,282,330.72/14,850.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.80

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