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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.19, 20,546.73 and 9,516.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.19, 20,546.73 and 9,516.51 is: 13,121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.19 : 20,546.73 = 9,516.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.19/20,546.73 = 9,516.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.19x = 20,546.73 × 9,516.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.19x = 195,533,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,533,161.51/14,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.99

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