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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.71, 20,030.76 and 9,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.71, 20,030.76 and 9,481.35 is: 13,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.71 : 20,030.76 = 9,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.71/20,030.76 = 9,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.71x = 20,030.76 × 9,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.71x = 189,918,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918,646.33/14,508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.97

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