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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.04, 20,308.12 and 9,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.04, 20,308.12 and 9,048.71 is: 12,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.04 : 20,308.12 = 9,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.04/20,308.12 = 9,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.04x = 20,308.12 × 9,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.04x = 183,762,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,762,316.67/14,713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.76

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