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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.36, 20,372.44 and 9,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.36, 20,372.44 and 9,464.10 is: 13,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.36 : 20,372.44 = 9,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.36/20,372.44 = 9,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.36x = 20,372.44 × 9,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.36x = 192,806,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806,809.40/14,766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.17

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