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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.14, 20,517.60 and 9,822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.14, 20,517.60 and 9,822.51 is: 13,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.14 : 20,517.60 = 9,822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.14/20,517.60 = 9,822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.14x = 20,517.60 × 9,822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.14x = 201,534,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,534,274.29/14,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.69

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