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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.99, 20,607.45 and 9,570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.99, 20,607.45 and 9,570.65 is: 13,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.99 : 20,607.45 = 9,570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.99/20,607.45 = 9,570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.99x = 20,607.45 × 9,570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.99x = 197,226,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,226,691.34/14,948.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.32

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