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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.04, 20,326.44 and 9,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.04, 20,326.44 and 9,061.68 is: 12,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.04 : 20,326.44 = 9,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.04/20,326.44 = 9,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.04x = 20,326.44 × 9,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.04x = 184,191,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,191,694.82/14,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.34

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