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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.92, 20,444.22 and 9,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.92, 20,444.22 and 9,783.52 is: 13,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.92 : 20,444.22 = 9,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.92/20,444.22 = 9,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.92x = 20,444.22 × 9,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.92x = 200,016,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,016,435.25/14,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.00

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