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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.77, 20,315.03 and 9,053.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.77, 20,315.03 and 9,053.81 is: 12,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.77 : 20,315.03 = 9,053.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.77/20,315.03 = 9,053.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.77x = 20,315.03 × 9,053.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.77x = 183,928,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,928,427.28/14,716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.88

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