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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.22, 20,022.48 and 9,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.22, 20,022.48 and 9,475.83 is: 13,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.22 : 20,022.48 = 9,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.22/20,022.48 = 9,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.22x = 20,022.48 × 9,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.22x = 189,729,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,729,516.55/14,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.88

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