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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.17, 20,552.24 and 9,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.17, 20,552.24 and 9,847.62 is: 13,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.17 : 20,552.24 = 9,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.17/20,552.24 = 9,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.17x = 20,552.24 × 9,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.17x = 202,390,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,390,600.43/14,892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.41

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