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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.52, 20,532.78 and 9,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.52, 20,532.78 and 9,570.33 is: 13,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.52 : 20,532.78 = 9,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.52/20,532.78 = 9,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.52x = 20,532.78 × 9,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.52x = 196,505,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,505,480.42/14,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.00

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