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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.02, 20,484.98 and 9,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.02, 20,484.98 and 9,465.64 is: 13,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.02 : 20,484.98 = 9,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.02/20,484.98 = 9,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.02x = 20,484.98 × 9,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.02x = 193,903,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903,446.09/14,843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.61

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