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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.08, 20,333.30 and 9,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.08, 20,333.30 and 9,957.44 is: 13,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.08 : 20,333.30 = 9,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.08/20,333.30 = 9,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.08x = 20,333.30 × 9,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.08x = 202,467,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,467,615.80/14,739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.79

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