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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.64, 20,298.37 and 9,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.64, 20,298.37 and 9,046.71 is: 12,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.64 : 20,298.37 = 9,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.64/20,298.37 = 9,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.64x = 20,298.37 × 9,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.64x = 183,633,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,633,466.86/14,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.73

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