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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,534.48, 20,064.69 and 9,752.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,534.48, 20,064.69 and 9,752.71 is: 13,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,534.48 : 20,064.69 = 9,752.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,534.48/20,064.69 = 9,752.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,534.48x = 20,064.69 × 9,752.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,534.48x = 195,684,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,684,953.72/14,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.50

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