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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,728.52, 20,327.88 and 9,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,728.52, 20,327.88 and 9,423.08 is: 13,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,728.52 : 20,327.88 = 9,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,728.52/20,327.88 = 9,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,728.52x = 20,327.88 × 9,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,728.52x = 191,551,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,551,239.47/14,728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.46

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