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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.22, 20,557.80 and 9,599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.22, 20,557.80 and 9,599.10 is: 13,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.22 : 20,557.80 = 9,599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.22/20,557.80 = 9,599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.22x = 20,557.80 × 9,599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.22x = 197,336,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,336,377.98/14,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.97

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