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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.56, 20,579.94 and 9,621.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.56, 20,579.94 and 9,621.79 is: 13,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.56 : 20,579.94 = 9,621.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.56/20,579.94 = 9,621.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.56x = 20,579.94 × 9,621.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.56x = 198,015,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,015,809.44/14,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.35

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