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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.82, 20,577.66 and 9,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.82, 20,577.66 and 9,873.32 is: 13,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.82 : 20,577.66 = 9,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.82/20,577.66 = 9,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.82x = 20,577.66 × 9,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.82x = 203,169,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,169,822.03/14,904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.15

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