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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.10, 20,376.72 and 9,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.10, 20,376.72 and 9,469.44 is: 13,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.10 : 20,376.72 = 9,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.10/20,376.72 = 9,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.10x = 20,376.72 × 9,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.10x = 192,956,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,956,127.44/14,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.43

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