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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.47, 20,357.31 and 9,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.47, 20,357.31 and 9,084.12 is: 12,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.47 : 20,357.31 = 9,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.47/20,357.31 = 9,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.47x = 20,357.31 × 9,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.47x = 184,928,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,928,246.92/14,750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.11

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