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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.96, 20,454.53 and 9,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.96, 20,454.53 and 9,528.84 is: 13,137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.96 : 20,454.53 = 9,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.96/20,454.53 = 9,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.96x = 20,454.53 × 9,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.96x = 194,907,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,907,896.00/14,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.53

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