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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.60, 20,052.72 and 9,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.60, 20,052.72 and 9,813.60 is: 13,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.60 : 20,052.72 = 9,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.60/20,052.72 = 9,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.60x = 20,052.72 × 9,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.60x = 196,789,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789,372.99/14,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.03

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