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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.09, 20,530.17 and 9,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.09, 20,530.17 and 9,570.91 is: 13,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.09 : 20,530.17 = 9,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.09/20,530.17 = 9,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.09x = 20,530.17 × 9,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.09x = 196,492,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,492,409.35/14,867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.60

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