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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.56, 20,544.49 and 9,842.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.56, 20,544.49 and 9,842.01 is: 13,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.56 : 20,544.49 = 9,842.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.56/20,544.49 = 9,842.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.56x = 20,544.49 × 9,842.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.56x = 202,199,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,199,076.02/14,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.66

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