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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.89, 20,562.32 and 9,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.89, 20,562.32 and 9,591.69 is: 13,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.89 : 20,562.32 = 9,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.89/20,562.32 = 9,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.89x = 20,562.32 × 9,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.89x = 197,227,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,227,351.16/14,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.50

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