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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.63, 20,028.94 and 9,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.63, 20,028.94 and 9,475.62 is: 13,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.63 : 20,028.94 = 9,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.63/20,028.94 = 9,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.63x = 20,028.94 × 9,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.63x = 189,786,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,786,600.75/14,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.15

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