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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.36, 20,299.29 and 9,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.36, 20,299.29 and 9,046.88 is: 12,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.36 : 20,299.29 = 9,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.36/20,299.29 = 9,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.36x = 20,299.29 × 9,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.36x = 183,645,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,645,232.30/14,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.62

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