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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.67, 20,369.76 and 9,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.67, 20,369.76 and 9,462.41 is: 13,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.67 : 20,369.76 = 9,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.67/20,369.76 = 9,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.67x = 20,369.76 × 9,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.67x = 192,747,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,747,036.16/14,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.61

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