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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.16, 20,447.04 and 9,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.16, 20,447.04 and 9,520.32 is: 13,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.16 : 20,447.04 = 9,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.16/20,447.04 = 9,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.16x = 20,447.04 × 9,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.16x = 194,662,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,662,363.85/14,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.54

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