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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.44, 20,384.08 and 9,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.44, 20,384.08 and 9,029.96 is: 12,457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.44 : 20,384.08 = 9,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.44/20,384.08 = 9,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.44x = 20,384.08 × 9,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.44x = 184,067,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,067,427.04/14,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.66

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