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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.08, 20,372.98 and 9,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.08, 20,372.98 and 9,094.76 is: 12,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.08 : 20,372.98 = 9,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.08/20,372.98 = 9,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.08x = 20,372.98 × 9,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.08x = 185,287,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,287,363.58/14,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.13

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