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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.36, 20,013.34 and 9,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.36, 20,013.34 and 9,052.72 is: 12,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.36 : 20,013.34 = 9,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.36/20,013.34 = 9,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.36x = 20,013.34 × 9,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.36x = 181,175,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,175,149.58/14,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.84

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