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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.99, 20,345.57 and 9,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.99, 20,345.57 and 9,075.60 is: 12,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.99 : 20,345.57 = 9,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.99/20,345.57 = 9,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.99x = 20,345.57 × 9,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.99x = 184,648,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,648,209.71/14,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.33

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