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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.24, 20,541.29 and 9,580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.24, 20,541.29 and 9,580.05 is: 13,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.24 : 20,541.29 = 9,580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.24/20,541.29 = 9,580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.24x = 20,541.29 × 9,580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.24x = 196,786,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,786,537.36/14,885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.25

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