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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.07, 20,521.94 and 9,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.07, 20,521.94 and 9,497.70 is: 13,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.07 : 20,521.94 = 9,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.07/20,521.94 = 9,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.07x = 20,521.94 × 9,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.07x = 194,911,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,911,182.05/14,875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.22

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