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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.95, 20,526.14 and 9,567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.95, 20,526.14 and 9,567.96 is: 13,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.95 : 20,526.14 = 9,567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.95/20,526.14 = 9,567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.95x = 20,526.14 × 9,567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.95x = 196,393,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,393,238.63/14,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.72

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