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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.96, 20,329.62 and 9,069.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.96, 20,329.62 and 9,069.00 is: 12,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.96 : 20,329.62 = 9,069.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.96/20,329.62 = 9,069.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.96x = 20,329.62 × 9,069.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.96x = 184,369,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,369,378.90/14,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.52

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