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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.39, 20,357.82 and 9,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.39, 20,357.82 and 9,455.70 is: 13,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.39 : 20,357.82 = 9,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.39/20,357.82 = 9,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.39x = 20,357.82 × 9,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.39x = 192,497,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,497,438.57/14,760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.49

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