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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.51, 20,511.84 and 9,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.51, 20,511.84 and 9,560.08 is: 13,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.51 : 20,511.84 = 9,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.51/20,511.84 = 9,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.51x = 20,511.84 × 9,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.51x = 196,094,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,094,831.35/14,863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.04

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