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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.05, 20,292.50 and 9,039.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.05, 20,292.50 and 9,039.41 is: 12,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.05 : 20,292.50 = 9,039.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.05/20,292.50 = 9,039.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.05x = 20,292.50 × 9,039.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.05x = 183,432,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,432,227.43/14,697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.89

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