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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.33, 20,372.36 and 9,467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.33, 20,372.36 and 9,467.61 is: 13,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.33 : 20,372.36 = 9,467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.33/20,372.36 = 9,467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.33x = 20,372.36 × 9,467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.33x = 192,877,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,877,511.92/14,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.33

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