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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.79, 20,082.65 and 9,525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.79, 20,082.65 and 9,525.39 is: 13,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.79 : 20,082.65 = 9,525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.79/20,082.65 = 9,525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.79x = 20,082.65 × 9,525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.79x = 191,295,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,295,025.86/14,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.90

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