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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.66, 20,511.51 and 9,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.66, 20,511.51 and 9,560.68 is: 13,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.66 : 20,511.51 = 9,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.66/20,511.51 = 9,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.66x = 20,511.51 × 9,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.66x = 196,103,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,103,932.15/14,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.73

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