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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.73, 20,260.28 and 9,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.73, 20,260.28 and 9,014.85 is: 12,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.73 : 20,260.28 = 9,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.73/20,260.28 = 9,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.73x = 20,260.28 × 9,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.73x = 182,643,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,643,340.08/14,678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.72

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