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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.16, 20,553.62 and 9,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.16, 20,553.62 and 9,848.62 is: 13,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.16 : 20,553.62 = 9,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.16/20,553.62 = 9,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.16x = 20,553.62 × 9,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.16x = 202,424,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,424,793.00/14,893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.80

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