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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.48, 20,461.98 and 9,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.48, 20,461.98 and 9,522.34 is: 13,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.48 : 20,461.98 = 9,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.48/20,461.98 = 9,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.48x = 20,461.98 × 9,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.48x = 194,845,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,845,930.63/14,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.87

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