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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.46, 20,374.47 and 9,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.46, 20,374.47 and 9,466.38 is: 13,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.46 : 20,374.47 = 9,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.46/20,374.47 = 9,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.46x = 20,374.47 × 9,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.46x = 192,872,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,872,475.32/14,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.76

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