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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.93, 20,014.96 and 9,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.93, 20,014.96 and 9,476.10 is: 13,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.93 : 20,014.96 = 9,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.93/20,014.96 = 9,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.93x = 20,014.96 × 9,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.93x = 189,663,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,663,615.00/14,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.20

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