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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.40, 20,329.58 and 9,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.40, 20,329.58 and 9,354.44 is: 12,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.40 : 20,329.58 = 9,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.40/20,329.58 = 9,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.40x = 20,329.58 × 9,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.40x = 190,171,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,171,836.34/14,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.41

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