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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.12, 20,571.08 and 9,868.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.12, 20,571.08 and 9,868.53 is: 13,620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.12 : 20,571.08 = 9,868.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.12/20,571.08 = 9,868.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.12x = 20,571.08 × 9,868.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.12x = 203,006,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006,270.77/14,904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.82

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