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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.59, 20,369.14 and 9,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.59, 20,369.14 and 9,463.90 is: 13,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.59 : 20,369.14 = 9,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.59/20,369.14 = 9,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.59x = 20,369.14 × 9,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.59x = 192,771,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,771,561.78/14,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.80

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