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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.03, 20,504.49 and 9,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.03, 20,504.49 and 9,562.82 is: 13,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.03 : 20,504.49 = 9,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.03/20,504.49 = 9,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.03x = 20,504.49 × 9,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.03x = 196,080,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,080,747.06/14,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.29

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