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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.88, 20,338.95 and 9,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.88, 20,338.95 and 9,442.97 is: 13,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.88 : 20,338.95 = 9,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.88/20,338.95 = 9,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.88x = 20,338.95 × 9,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.88x = 192,060,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,060,047.47/14,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.62

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