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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.13, 20,331.22 and 9,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.13, 20,331.22 and 9,070.16 is: 12,513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.13 : 20,331.22 = 9,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.13/20,331.22 = 9,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.13x = 20,331.22 × 9,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.13x = 184,407,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,407,373.04/14,737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.12

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