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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.28, 19,983.96 and 9,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.28, 19,983.96 and 9,449.52 is: 13,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.28 : 19,983.96 = 9,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.28/19,983.96 = 9,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.28x = 19,983.96 × 9,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.28x = 188,838,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,838,829.70/14,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.61

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