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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.33, 20,415.33 and 9,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.33, 20,415.33 and 9,767.09 is: 13,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.33 : 20,415.33 = 9,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.33/20,415.33 = 9,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.33x = 20,415.33 × 9,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.33x = 199,398,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,398,263.41/14,792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.85

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