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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.25, 20,519.46 and 9,495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.25, 20,519.46 and 9,495.90 is: 13,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.25 : 20,519.46 = 9,495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.25/20,519.46 = 9,495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.25x = 20,519.46 × 9,495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.25x = 194,850,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,850,740.21/14,873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.75

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