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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.27, 20,366.90 and 9,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.27, 20,366.90 and 9,382.83 is: 12,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.27 : 20,366.90 = 9,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.27/20,366.90 = 9,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.27x = 20,366.90 × 9,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.27x = 191,099,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,099,058.49/14,763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.23

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