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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.07, 20,581.41 and 9,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.07, 20,581.41 and 9,551.93 is: 13,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.07 : 20,581.41 = 9,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.07/20,581.41 = 9,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.07x = 20,581.41 × 9,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.07x = 196,592,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,592,084.71/14,930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.53

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