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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.57, 20,624.90 and 9,583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.57, 20,624.90 and 9,583.37 is: 13,210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.57 : 20,624.90 = 9,583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.57/20,624.90 = 9,583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.57x = 20,624.90 × 9,583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.57x = 197,655,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,655,974.22/14,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.91

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