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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.71, 20,365.26 and 9,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.71, 20,365.26 and 9,016.62 is: 12,443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.71 : 20,365.26 = 9,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.71/20,365.26 = 9,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.71x = 20,365.26 × 9,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.71x = 183,625,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,625,810.62/14,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.55

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