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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.49, 20,545.77 and 9,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.49, 20,545.77 and 9,583.30 is: 13,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.49 : 20,545.77 = 9,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.49/20,545.77 = 9,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.49x = 20,545.77 × 9,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.49x = 196,896,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,896,277.64/14,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.73

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