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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.33, 20,576.97 and 9,872.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.33, 20,576.97 and 9,872.85 is: 13,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.33 : 20,576.97 = 9,872.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.33/20,576.97 = 9,872.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.33x = 20,576.97 × 9,872.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.33x = 203,153,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,153,338.26/14,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.49

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