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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.42, 20,093.57 and 9,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.42, 20,093.57 and 9,452.80 is: 13,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.42 : 20,093.57 = 9,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.42/20,093.57 = 9,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.42x = 20,093.57 × 9,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.42x = 189,940,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,940,511.80/14,557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.68

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