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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.34, 20,032.06 and 9,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.34, 20,032.06 and 9,488.50 is: 13,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.34 : 20,032.06 = 9,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.34/20,032.06 = 9,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.34x = 20,032.06 × 9,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.34x = 190,074,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074,201.31/14,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.30

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