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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.02, 20,511.83 and 9,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.02, 20,511.83 and 9,486.75 is: 13,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.02 : 20,511.83 = 9,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.02/20,511.83 = 9,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.02x = 20,511.83 × 9,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.02x = 194,590,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,590,703.89/14,862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.16

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