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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.96, 20,352.05 and 9,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.96, 20,352.05 and 9,082.80 is: 12,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.96 : 20,352.05 = 9,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.96/20,352.05 = 9,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.96x = 20,352.05 × 9,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.96x = 184,853,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,853,554.33/14,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.33

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