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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.96, 20,298.80 and 9,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.96, 20,298.80 and 9,047.03 is: 12,485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.96 : 20,298.80 = 9,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.96/20,298.80 = 9,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.96x = 20,298.80 × 9,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.96x = 183,643,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,643,705.83/14,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.16

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