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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,500.44, 20,003.49 and 9,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,500.44, 20,003.49 and 9,462.33 is: 13,053.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,500.44 : 20,003.49 = 9,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,500.44/20,003.49 = 9,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,500.44x = 20,003.49 × 9,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,500.44x = 189,279,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,279,623.53/14,500.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.37

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