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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.36, 20,373.54 and 9,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.36, 20,373.54 and 9,453.56 is: 13,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.36 : 20,373.54 = 9,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.36/20,373.54 = 9,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.36x = 20,373.54 × 9,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.36x = 192,602,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,602,482.80/14,756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.17

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