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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.07, 20,333.46 and 9,072.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.07, 20,333.46 and 9,072.09 is: 12,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.07 : 20,333.46 = 9,072.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.07/20,333.46 = 9,072.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.07x = 20,333.46 × 9,072.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.07x = 184,466,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,466,971.80/14,734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.75

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