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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.46, 20,382.75 and 9,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.46, 20,382.75 and 9,472.38 is: 13,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.46 : 20,382.75 = 9,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.46/20,382.75 = 9,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.46x = 20,382.75 × 9,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.46x = 193,073,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,073,153.45/14,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.03

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