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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.72, 20,586.76 and 9,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.72, 20,586.76 and 9,544.16 is: 13,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.72 : 20,586.76 = 9,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.72/20,586.76 = 9,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.72x = 20,586.76 × 9,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.72x = 196,483,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,483,331.32/14,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.02

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