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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.24, 20,472.44 and 9,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.24, 20,472.44 and 9,529.28 is: 13,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.24 : 20,472.44 = 9,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.24/20,472.44 = 9,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.24x = 20,472.44 × 9,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.24x = 195,087,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087,613.04/14,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.15

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