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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.46, 20,381.85 and 9,463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.46, 20,381.85 and 9,463.47 is: 13,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.46 : 20,381.85 = 9,463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.46/20,381.85 = 9,463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.46x = 20,381.85 × 9,463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.46x = 192,883,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,883,026.02/14,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.43

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