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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.50, 20,573.91 and 9,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.50, 20,573.91 and 9,937.50 is: 13,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.50 : 20,573.91 = 9,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.50/20,573.91 = 9,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.50x = 20,573.91 × 9,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.50x = 204,453,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,453,230.63/14,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.63

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