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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.92, 20,352.60 and 9,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.92, 20,352.60 and 9,457.44 is: 13,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.92 : 20,352.60 = 9,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.92/20,352.60 = 9,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.92x = 20,352.60 × 9,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.92x = 192,483,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,483,493.34/14,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.49

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