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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.40, 20,552.04 and 9,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.40, 20,552.04 and 9,865.36 is: 13,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.40 : 20,552.04 = 9,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.40/20,552.04 = 9,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.40x = 20,552.04 × 9,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.40x = 202,753,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,753,273.33/14,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.55

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