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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.48, 20,463.36 and 9,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.48, 20,463.36 and 9,523.34 is: 13,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.48 : 20,463.36 = 9,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.48/20,463.36 = 9,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.48x = 20,463.36 × 9,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.48x = 194,879,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,879,534.82/14,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.25

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