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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.97, 20,460.87 and 9,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.97, 20,460.87 and 9,522.45 is: 13,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.97 : 20,460.87 = 9,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.97/20,460.87 = 9,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.97x = 20,460.87 × 9,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.97x = 194,837,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,837,611.53/14,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.64

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