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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.29, 20,333.76 and 9,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.29, 20,333.76 and 9,072.30 is: 12,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.29 : 20,333.76 = 9,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.29/20,333.76 = 9,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.29x = 20,333.76 × 9,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.29x = 184,473,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,473,925.49/14,734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.05

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