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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.04, 20,544.46 and 9,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.04, 20,544.46 and 9,225.28 is: 12,726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.04 : 20,544.46 = 9,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.04/20,544.46 = 9,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.04x = 20,544.46 × 9,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.04x = 189,528,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,528,395.95/14,892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.83

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