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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.76, 20,510.58 and 9,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.76, 20,510.58 and 9,562.24 is: 13,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.76 : 20,510.58 = 9,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.76/20,510.58 = 9,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.76x = 20,510.58 × 9,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.76x = 196,127,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,127,088.50/14,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.23

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