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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.04, 20,501.64 and 9,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.04, 20,501.64 and 9,553.84 is: 13,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.04 : 20,501.64 = 9,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.04/20,501.64 = 9,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.04x = 20,501.64 × 9,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.04x = 195,869,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,869,388.30/14,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.06

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