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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.34, 20,313.36 and 9,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.34, 20,313.36 and 9,052.26 is: 12,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.34 : 20,313.36 = 9,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.34/20,313.36 = 9,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.34x = 20,313.36 × 9,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.34x = 183,881,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,881,816.19/14,723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.14

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