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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.74, 20,263.04 and 9,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.74, 20,263.04 and 9,016.86 is: 12,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.74 : 20,263.04 = 9,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.74/20,263.04 = 9,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.74x = 20,263.04 × 9,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.74x = 182,708,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,708,994.85/14,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.49

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