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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.82, 19,952.55 and 9,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.82, 19,952.55 and 9,152.13 is: 12,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.82 : 19,952.55 = 9,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.82/19,952.55 = 9,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.82x = 19,952.55 × 9,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.82x = 182,608,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608,331.43/14,456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.29

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