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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.31, 20,544.15 and 9,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.31, 20,544.15 and 9,841.77 is: 13,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.31 : 20,544.15 = 9,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.31/20,544.15 = 9,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.31x = 20,544.15 × 9,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.31x = 202,190,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,190,799.15/14,886.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.33

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