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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.56, 20,545.87 and 9,843.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.56, 20,545.87 and 9,843.01 is: 13,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.56 : 20,545.87 = 9,843.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.56/20,545.87 = 9,843.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.56x = 20,545.87 × 9,843.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.56x = 202,233,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,233,203.87/14,887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.04

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