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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.94, 20,582.61 and 9,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.94, 20,582.61 and 9,552.80 is: 13,168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.94 : 20,582.61 = 9,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.94/20,582.61 = 9,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.94x = 20,582.61 × 9,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.94x = 196,621,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,621,556.81/14,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.73

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