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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.44, 20,522.46 and 9,498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.44, 20,522.46 and 9,498.09 is: 13,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.44 : 20,522.46 = 9,498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.44/20,522.46 = 9,498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.44x = 20,522.46 × 9,498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.44x = 194,924,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,924,172.10/14,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.76

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