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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.22, 20,369.51 and 9,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.22, 20,369.51 and 9,461.96 is: 13,054.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.22 : 20,369.51 = 9,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.22/20,369.51 = 9,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.22x = 20,369.51 × 9,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.22x = 192,735,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,735,488.84/14,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.23

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