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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.26, 20,490.91 and 9,547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.26, 20,490.91 and 9,547.09 is: 13,170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.26 : 20,490.91 = 9,547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.26/20,490.91 = 9,547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.26x = 20,490.91 × 9,547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.26x = 195,628,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,628,486.86/14,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.74

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