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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.24, 19,995.90 and 9,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.24, 19,995.90 and 9,183.52 is: 12,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.24 : 19,995.90 = 9,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.24/19,995.90 = 9,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.24x = 19,995.90 × 9,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.24x = 183,632,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,632,747.57/14,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.61

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