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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.47, 20,219.24 and 9,352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.47, 20,219.24 and 9,352.67 is: 12,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.47 : 20,219.24 = 9,352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.47/20,219.24 = 9,352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.47x = 20,219.24 × 9,352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.47x = 189,103,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,103,832.61/14,655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.29

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