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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.24, 20,558.22 and 9,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.24, 20,558.22 and 9,591.24 is: 13,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.24 : 20,558.22 = 9,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.24/20,558.22 = 9,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.24x = 20,558.22 × 9,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.24x = 197,178,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,178,821.99/14,887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.82

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