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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.54, 20,638.35 and 9,582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.54, 20,638.35 and 9,582.93 is: 13,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.54 : 20,638.35 = 9,582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.54/20,638.35 = 9,582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.54x = 20,638.35 × 9,582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.54x = 197,775,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,775,863.37/14,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.65

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