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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.57, 20,296.50 and 9,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.57, 20,296.50 and 9,044.38 is: 12,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.57 : 20,296.50 = 9,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.57/20,296.50 = 9,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.57x = 20,296.50 × 9,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.57x = 183,569,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,569,258.67/14,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.19

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