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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.16, 20,452.56 and 9,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.16, 20,452.56 and 9,524.32 is: 13,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.16 : 20,452.56 = 9,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.16/20,452.56 = 9,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.16x = 20,452.56 × 9,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.16x = 194,796,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,796,726.26/14,829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.06

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