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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.48, 20,529.96 and 9,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.48, 20,529.96 and 9,296.72 is: 12,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.48 : 20,529.96 = 9,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.48/20,529.96 = 9,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.48x = 20,529.96 × 9,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.48x = 190,861,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,861,289.73/14,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.56

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