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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.58, 20,335.53 and 9,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.58, 20,335.53 and 9,073.59 is: 12,521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.58 : 20,335.53 = 9,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.58/20,335.53 = 9,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.58x = 20,335.53 × 9,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.58x = 184,516,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,516,261.65/14,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.82

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