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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,894.16, 20,555.01 and 9,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,894.16, 20,555.01 and 9,849.66 is: 13,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,894.16 : 20,555.01 = 9,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,894.16/20,555.01 = 9,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,894.16x = 20,555.01 × 9,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,894.16x = 202,459,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,459,859.80/14,894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.24

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