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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.36, 20,384.84 and 9,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.36, 20,384.84 and 9,473.10 is: 13,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.36 : 20,384.84 = 9,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.36/20,384.84 = 9,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.36x = 20,384.84 × 9,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.36x = 193,107,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,107,627.80/14,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.57

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