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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.93, 20,284.59 and 9,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.93, 20,284.59 and 9,035.74 is: 12,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.93 : 20,284.59 = 9,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.93/20,284.59 = 9,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.93x = 20,284.59 × 9,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.93x = 183,286,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,286,281.25/14,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.27

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