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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.99, 20,335.62 and 9,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.99, 20,335.62 and 9,071.20 is: 12,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.99 : 20,335.62 = 9,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.99/20,335.62 = 9,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.99x = 20,335.62 × 9,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.99x = 184,468,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,468,476.14/14,734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.08

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