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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.35, 20,369.68 and 9,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.35, 20,369.68 and 9,462.09 is: 13,054.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.35 : 20,369.68 = 9,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.35/20,369.68 = 9,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.35x = 20,369.68 × 9,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.35x = 192,739,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,739,745.43/14,764.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.40

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