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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.13, 20,527.89 and 9,851.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.13, 20,527.89 and 9,851.66 is: 13,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.13 : 20,527.89 = 9,851.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.13/20,527.89 = 9,851.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.13x = 20,527.89 × 9,851.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.13x = 202,233,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,233,792.80/14,883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.12

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