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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.91, 20,309.19 and 9,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.91, 20,309.19 and 9,952.36 is: 13,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.91 : 20,309.19 = 9,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.91/20,309.19 = 9,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.91x = 20,309.19 × 9,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.91x = 202,124,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,124,370.19/14,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.31

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