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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.21, 20,532.69 and 9,849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.21, 20,532.69 and 9,849.87 is: 13,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.21 : 20,532.69 = 9,849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.21/20,532.69 = 9,849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.21x = 20,532.69 × 9,849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.21x = 202,244,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,244,327.25/14,883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.76

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