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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.68, 20,544.32 and 9,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.68, 20,544.32 and 9,591.04 is: 13,228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.68 : 20,544.32 = 9,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.68/20,544.32 = 9,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.68x = 20,544.32 × 9,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.68x = 197,041,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,041,394.89/14,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.09

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