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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.03, 20,501.73 and 9,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.03, 20,501.73 and 9,560.82 is: 13,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.03 : 20,501.73 = 9,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.03/20,501.73 = 9,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.03x = 20,501.73 × 9,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.03x = 196,013,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013,350.22/14,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.53

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