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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.45, 20,296.73 and 9,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.45, 20,296.73 and 9,045.52 is: 12,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.45 : 20,296.73 = 9,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.45/20,296.73 = 9,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.45x = 20,296.73 × 9,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.45x = 183,594,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,594,512.31/14,707.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.10

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