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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.54, 20,643.86 and 9,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.54, 20,643.86 and 9,586.94 is: 13,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.54 : 20,643.86 = 9,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.54/20,643.86 = 9,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.54x = 20,643.86 × 9,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.54x = 197,911,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911,447.19/14,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.18

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