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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.73, 20,023.17 and 9,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.73, 20,023.17 and 9,476.34 is: 13,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.73 : 20,023.17 = 9,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.73/20,023.17 = 9,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.73x = 20,023.17 × 9,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.73x = 189,746,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,746,366.80/14,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.58

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