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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.97, 20,369.66 and 9,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.97, 20,369.66 and 9,464.28 is: 13,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.97 : 20,369.66 = 9,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.97/20,369.66 = 9,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.97x = 20,369.66 × 9,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.97x = 192,784,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,784,118.42/14,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.32

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