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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.04, 20,344.26 and 9,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.04, 20,344.26 and 9,074.66 is: 12,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.04 : 20,344.26 = 9,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.04/20,344.26 = 9,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.04x = 20,344.26 × 9,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.04x = 184,617,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,617,174.76/14,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.02

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