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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.35, 20,368.31 and 9,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.35, 20,368.31 and 9,461.09 is: 13,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.35 : 20,368.31 = 9,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.35/20,368.31 = 9,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.35x = 20,368.31 × 9,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.35x = 192,706,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706,264.91/14,763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.02

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