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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.66, 20,330.94 and 9,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.66, 20,330.94 and 9,068.76 is: 12,513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.66 : 20,330.94 = 9,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.66/20,330.94 = 9,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.66x = 20,330.94 × 9,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.66x = 184,376,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,376,415.43/14,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.96

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