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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.52, 20,092.88 and 9,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.52, 20,092.88 and 9,799.46 is: 13,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.52 : 20,092.88 = 9,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.52/20,092.88 = 9,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.52x = 20,092.88 × 9,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.52x = 196,899,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,899,324.85/14,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.40

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