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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.94, 20,349.46 and 9,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.94, 20,349.46 and 9,438.84 is: 13,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.94 : 20,349.46 = 9,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.94/20,349.46 = 9,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.94x = 20,349.46 × 9,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.94x = 192,075,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,075,297.03/14,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.06

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