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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.23, 20,023.86 and 9,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.23, 20,023.86 and 9,476.84 is: 13,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.23 : 20,023.86 = 9,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.23/20,023.86 = 9,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.23x = 20,023.86 × 9,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.23x = 189,762,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,762,917.40/14,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.27

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