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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.72, 20,422.44 and 9,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.72, 20,422.44 and 9,499.92 is: 13,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.72 : 20,422.44 = 9,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.72/20,422.44 = 9,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.72x = 20,422.44 × 9,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.72x = 194,011,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,011,546.20/14,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.48

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