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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.36, 20,383.57 and 9,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.36, 20,383.57 and 9,029.33 is: 12,458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.36 : 20,383.57 = 9,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.36/20,383.57 = 9,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.36x = 20,383.57 × 9,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.36x = 184,049,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,049,980.11/14,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.23

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