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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.56, 20,307.88 and 9,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.56, 20,307.88 and 9,053.12 is: 12,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.56 : 20,307.88 = 9,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.56/20,307.88 = 9,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.56x = 20,307.88 × 9,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.56x = 183,849,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,849,674.59/14,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.25

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