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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.64, 20,323.44 and 9,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.64, 20,323.44 and 9,133.92 is: 12,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.64 : 20,323.44 = 9,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.64/20,323.44 = 9,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.64x = 20,323.44 × 9,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.64x = 185,632,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,632,675.08/14,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.10

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