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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.43, 20,407.14 and 9,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.43, 20,407.14 and 9,406.76 is: 12,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.43 : 20,407.14 = 9,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.43/20,407.14 = 9,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.43x = 20,407.14 × 9,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.43x = 191,964,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,964,966.23/14,785.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.39

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