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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.03, 20,568.57 and 9,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.03, 20,568.57 and 9,606.94 is: 13,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.03 : 20,568.57 = 9,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.03/20,568.57 = 9,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.03x = 20,568.57 × 9,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.03x = 197,600,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,600,930.43/14,909.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.78

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