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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.97, 20,477.67 and 9,532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.97, 20,477.67 and 9,532.92 is: 13,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.97 : 20,477.67 = 9,532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.97/20,477.67 = 9,532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.97x = 20,477.67 × 9,532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.97x = 195,211,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,211,989.90/14,828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.23

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