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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.61, 20,356.35 and 9,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.61, 20,356.35 and 9,014.07 is: 12,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.61 : 20,356.35 = 9,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.61/20,356.35 = 9,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.61x = 20,356.35 × 9,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.61x = 183,493,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,493,563.84/14,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.20

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