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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.20, 20,351.02 and 9,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.20, 20,351.02 and 9,082.06 is: 12,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.20 : 20,351.02 = 9,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.20/20,351.02 = 9,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.20x = 20,351.02 × 9,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.20x = 184,829,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,829,184.70/14,748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.32

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