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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,516.23, 20,026.62 and 9,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,516.23, 20,026.62 and 9,478.84 is: 13,077.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,516.23 : 20,026.62 = 9,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,516.23/20,026.62 = 9,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,516.23x = 20,026.62 × 9,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,516.23x = 189,829,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,829,126.72/14,516.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,077.03

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