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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,485.24, 19,989.91 and 9,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,485.24, 19,989.91 and 9,452.68 is: 13,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,485.24 : 19,989.91 = 9,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,485.24/19,989.91 = 9,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,485.24x = 19,989.91 × 9,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,485.24x = 188,958,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,958,098.88/14,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.88

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