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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.81, 20,544.84 and 9,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.81, 20,544.84 and 9,842.27 is: 13,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.81 : 20,544.84 = 9,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.81/20,544.84 = 9,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.81x = 20,544.84 × 9,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.81x = 202,207,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,207,862.39/14,886.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.02

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