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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.26, 20,359.60 and 9,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.26, 20,359.60 and 9,446.20 is: 13,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.26 : 20,359.60 = 9,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.26/20,359.60 = 9,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.26x = 20,359.60 × 9,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.26x = 192,320,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,320,855.35/14,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.24

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