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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.46, 20,352.74 and 9,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.46, 20,352.74 and 9,083.30 is: 12,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.46 : 20,352.74 = 9,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.46/20,352.74 = 9,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.46x = 20,352.74 × 9,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.46x = 184,869,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,869,997.83/14,749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.02

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