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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.28, 20,632.60 and 9,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.28, 20,632.60 and 9,208.82 is: 12,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.28 : 20,632.60 = 9,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.28/20,632.60 = 9,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.28x = 20,632.60 × 9,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.28x = 190,001,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001,899.53/14,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.22

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