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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.70, 20,527.17 and 9,568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.70, 20,527.17 and 9,568.71 is: 13,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.70 : 20,527.17 = 9,568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.70/20,527.17 = 9,568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.70x = 20,527.17 × 9,568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.70x = 196,418,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,418,536.85/14,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.76

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