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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,703.93, 20,283.21 and 9,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,703.93, 20,283.21 and 9,034.74 is: 12,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,703.93 : 20,283.21 = 9,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,703.93/20,283.21 = 9,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,703.93x = 20,283.21 × 9,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,703.93x = 183,253,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,253,528.72/14,703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.89

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