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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.96, 20,316.06 and 9,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.96, 20,316.06 and 9,348.08 is: 12,898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.96 : 20,316.06 = 9,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.96/20,316.06 = 9,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.96x = 20,316.06 × 9,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.96x = 189,916,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,916,052.58/14,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.44

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