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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.36, 20,384.95 and 9,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.36, 20,384.95 and 9,030.33 is: 12,459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.36 : 20,384.95 = 9,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.36/20,384.95 = 9,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.36x = 20,384.95 × 9,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.36x = 184,082,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,082,825.53/14,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.61

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