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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.71, 20,615.37 and 9,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.71, 20,615.37 and 9,563.60 is: 13,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.71 : 20,615.37 = 9,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.71/20,615.37 = 9,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.71x = 20,615.37 × 9,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.71x = 197,157,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,157,152.53/14,943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.32

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