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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.66, 20,329.56 and 9,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.66, 20,329.56 and 9,067.76 is: 12,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.66 : 20,329.56 = 9,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.66/20,329.56 = 9,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.66x = 20,329.56 × 9,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.66x = 184,343,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,343,570.99/14,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.58

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