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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.79, 20,341.15 and 9,072.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.79, 20,341.15 and 9,072.41 is: 12,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.79 : 20,341.15 = 9,072.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.79/20,341.15 = 9,072.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.79x = 20,341.15 × 9,072.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.79x = 184,543,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,543,153.80/14,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.92

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