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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,492.52, 20,003.09 and 9,447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,492.52, 20,003.09 and 9,447.93 is: 13,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,492.52 : 20,003.09 = 9,447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,492.52/20,003.09 = 9,447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,492.52x = 20,003.09 × 9,447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,492.52x = 188,987,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,987,746.86/14,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.36

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