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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.08, 20,373 and 9,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.08, 20,373 and 9,098.96 is: 12,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.08 : 20,373 = 9,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.08/20,373 = 9,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.08x = 20,373 × 9,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.08x = 185,373,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,373,112.08/14,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.98

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