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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.72, 20,545.32 and 9,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.72, 20,545.32 and 9,514.12 is: 13,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.72 : 20,545.32 = 9,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.72/20,545.32 = 9,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.72x = 20,545.32 × 9,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.72x = 195,470,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,470,639.92/14,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.54

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