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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.37, 20,263.89 and 9,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.37, 20,263.89 and 9,017.48 is: 12,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.37 : 20,263.89 = 9,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.37/20,263.89 = 9,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.37x = 20,263.89 × 9,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.37x = 182,729,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,729,121.48/14,681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.33

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