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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.30, 20,007.81 and 9,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.30, 20,007.81 and 9,461.34 is: 13,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.30 : 20,007.81 = 9,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.30/20,007.81 = 9,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.30x = 20,007.81 × 9,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.30x = 189,300,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,300,693.07/14,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.55

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