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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,703.61, 20,294.31 and 9,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,703.61, 20,294.31 and 9,043.30 is: 12,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,703.61 : 20,294.31 = 9,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,703.61/20,294.31 = 9,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,703.61x = 20,294.31 × 9,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,703.61x = 183,527,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,527,533.62/14,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.80

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