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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.30, 20,388.30 and 9,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.30, 20,388.30 and 9,462.89 is: 13,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.30 : 20,388.30 = 9,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.30/20,388.30 = 9,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.30x = 20,388.30 × 9,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.30x = 192,932,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,932,240.19/14,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.99

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