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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.87, 20,413.35 and 9,762.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.87, 20,413.35 and 9,762.53 is: 13,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.87 : 20,413.35 = 9,762.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.87/20,413.35 = 9,762.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.87x = 20,413.35 × 9,762.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.87x = 199,285,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,285,839.71/14,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.02

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