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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.60, 20,459.22 and 9,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.60, 20,459.22 and 9,522.44 is: 13,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.60 : 20,459.22 = 9,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.60/20,459.22 = 9,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.60x = 20,459.22 × 9,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.60x = 194,821,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,821,694.90/14,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.90

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