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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.62, 20,255.91 and 9,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.62, 20,255.91 and 9,009.29 is: 12,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.62 : 20,255.91 = 9,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.62/20,255.91 = 9,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.62x = 20,255.91 × 9,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.62x = 182,491,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,491,367.40/14,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.70

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