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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.42, 20,408.31 and 9,490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.42, 20,408.31 and 9,490.10 is: 13,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.42 : 20,408.31 = 9,490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.42/20,408.31 = 9,490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.42x = 20,408.31 × 9,490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.42x = 193,676,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,676,902.73/14,792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.98

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