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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.27, 20,423.10 and 9,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.27, 20,423.10 and 9,764.74 is: 13,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.27 : 20,423.10 = 9,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.27/20,423.10 = 9,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.27x = 20,423.10 × 9,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.27x = 199,426,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,426,261.49/14,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.23

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