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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.59, 20,370.52 and 9,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.59, 20,370.52 and 9,464.90 is: 13,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.59 : 20,370.52 = 9,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.59/20,370.52 = 9,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.59x = 20,370.52 × 9,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.59x = 192,804,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,804,934.75/14,769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.18

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