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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.29, 20,476.04 and 9,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.29, 20,476.04 and 9,175.52 is: 12,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.29 : 20,476.04 = 9,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.29/20,476.04 = 9,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.29x = 20,476.04 × 9,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.29x = 187,878,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,878,166.28/14,835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.28

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