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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.76, 20,416.86 and 9,494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.76, 20,416.86 and 9,494.28 is: 13,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.76 : 20,416.86 = 9,494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.76/20,416.86 = 9,494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.76x = 20,416.86 × 9,494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.76x = 193,843,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,843,385.56/14,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.94

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