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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.24, 20,466.92 and 9,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.24, 20,466.92 and 9,525.28 is: 13,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.24 : 20,466.92 = 9,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.24/20,466.92 = 9,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.24x = 20,466.92 × 9,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.24x = 194,953,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,953,143.74/14,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.63

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