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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.28, 19,982.58 and 9,448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.28, 19,982.58 and 9,448.52 is: 13,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.28 : 19,982.58 = 9,448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.28/19,982.58 = 9,448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.28x = 19,982.58 × 9,448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.28x = 188,805,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,805,806.78/14,494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.23

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