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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.06, 20,543.80 and 9,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.06, 20,543.80 and 9,841.52 is: 13,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.06 : 20,543.80 = 9,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.06/20,543.80 = 9,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.06x = 20,543.80 × 9,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.06x = 202,182,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,182,115.86/14,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.98

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