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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.59, 20,383.92 and 9,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.59, 20,383.92 and 9,029.58 is: 12,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.59 : 20,383.92 = 9,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.59/20,383.92 = 9,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.59x = 20,383.92 × 9,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.59x = 184,058,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,058,236.35/14,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.60

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