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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652, 20,226.24 and 9,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652, 20,226.24 and 9,623.52 is: 13,284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652 : 20,226.24 = 9,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652/20,226.24 = 9,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652x = 20,226.24 × 9,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652x = 194,647,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,647,625.16/14,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.71

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