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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.68, 20,540.52 and 9,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.68, 20,540.52 and 9,839.14 is: 13,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.68 : 20,540.52 = 9,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.68/20,540.52 = 9,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.68x = 20,540.52 × 9,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.68x = 202,101,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,101,000.60/14,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.70

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