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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.33, 20,052.61 and 9,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.33, 20,052.61 and 9,148.21 is: 12,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.33 : 20,052.61 = 9,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.33/20,052.61 = 9,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.33x = 20,052.61 × 9,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.33x = 183,445,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,445,487.33/14,535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.66

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