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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.67, 20,241.96 and 9,000.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.67, 20,241.96 and 9,000.37 is: 12,421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.67 : 20,241.96 = 9,000.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.67/20,241.96 = 9,000.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.67x = 20,241.96 × 9,000.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.67x = 182,185,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,185,129.53/14,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.71

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