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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.03, 20,571.33 and 9,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.03, 20,571.33 and 9,608.94 is: 13,256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.03 : 20,571.33 = 9,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.03/20,571.33 = 9,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.03x = 20,571.33 × 9,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.03x = 197,668,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,668,675.69/14,911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.54

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