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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.64, 20,302.51 and 9,049.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.64, 20,302.51 and 9,049.71 is: 12,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.64 : 20,302.51 = 9,049.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.64/20,302.51 = 9,049.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.64x = 20,302.51 × 9,049.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.64x = 183,731,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,731,827.77/14,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.87

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