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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.56, 20,242.48 and 9,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.56, 20,242.48 and 9,004.64 is: 12,424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.56 : 20,242.48 = 9,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.56/20,242.48 = 9,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.56x = 20,242.48 × 9,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.56x = 182,276,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,276,245.11/14,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.63

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