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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.93, 20,338.40 and 9,430.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.93, 20,338.40 and 9,430.83 is: 13,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.93 : 20,338.40 = 9,430.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.93/20,338.40 = 9,430.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.93x = 20,338.40 × 9,430.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.93x = 191,808,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808,016.45/14,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.00

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