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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.06, 20,545.18 and 9,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.06, 20,545.18 and 9,842.52 is: 13,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.06 : 20,545.18 = 9,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.06/20,545.18 = 9,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.06x = 20,545.18 × 9,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.06x = 202,216,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,216,345.05/14,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.36

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