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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.72, 20,557.08 and 9,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.72, 20,557.08 and 9,851.16 is: 13,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.72 : 20,557.08 = 9,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.72/20,557.08 = 9,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.72x = 20,557.08 × 9,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.72x = 202,511,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,511,084.21/14,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.25

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