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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.36, 20,492.24 and 9,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.36, 20,492.24 and 9,811.84 is: 13,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.36 : 20,492.24 = 9,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.36/20,492.24 = 9,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.36x = 20,492.24 × 9,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.36x = 201,066,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066,580.12/14,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.24

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