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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.26, 20,508.48 and 9,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.26, 20,508.48 and 9,555.21 is: 13,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.26 : 20,508.48 = 9,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.26/20,508.48 = 9,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.26x = 20,508.48 × 9,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.26x = 195,962,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,962,833.18/14,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.03

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