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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.45, 19,952.29 and 9,424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.45, 19,952.29 and 9,424.83 is: 13,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.45 : 19,952.29 = 9,424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.45/19,952.29 = 9,424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.45x = 19,952.29 × 9,424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.45x = 188,047,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,047,027.96/14,462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.43

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