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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.61, 19,989.05 and 9,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.61, 19,989.05 and 9,452.05 is: 13,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.61 : 19,989.05 = 9,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.61/19,989.05 = 9,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.61x = 19,989.05 × 9,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.61x = 188,937,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,937,452.79/14,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.01

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