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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.58, 20,570.70 and 9,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.58, 20,570.70 and 9,608.50 is: 13,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.58 : 20,570.70 = 9,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.58/20,570.70 = 9,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.58x = 20,570.70 × 9,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.58x = 197,653,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,653,570.95/14,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.93

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