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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.88, 20,894.52 and 9,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.88, 20,894.52 and 9,773.28 is: 14,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.88 : 20,894.52 = 9,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.88/20,894.52 = 9,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.88x = 20,894.52 × 9,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.88x = 204,207,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,207,994.43/13,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.54

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