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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.34, 20,307.84 and 9,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.34, 20,307.84 and 9,048.26 is: 12,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.34 : 20,307.84 = 9,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.34/20,307.84 = 9,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.34x = 20,307.84 × 9,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.34x = 183,750,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,750,616.36/14,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.62

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