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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.25, 20,446.26 and 9,510.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.25, 20,446.26 and 9,510.29 is: 13,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.25 : 20,446.26 = 9,510.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.25/20,446.26 = 9,510.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.25x = 20,446.26 × 9,510.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.25x = 194,449,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,449,759.78/14,806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.96

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