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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.19, 20,569.59 and 9,868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.19, 20,569.59 and 9,868.05 is: 13,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.19 : 20,569.59 = 9,868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.19/20,569.59 = 9,868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.19x = 20,569.59 × 9,868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.19x = 202,981,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,981,742.60/14,903.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.02

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