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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.44, 20,537.31 and 9,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.44, 20,537.31 and 9,836.91 is: 13,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.44 : 20,537.31 = 9,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.44/20,537.31 = 9,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.44x = 20,537.31 × 9,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.44x = 202,023,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,023,569.58/14,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.54

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