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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.62, 20,253.15 and 9,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.62, 20,253.15 and 9,007.29 is: 12,433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.62 : 20,253.15 = 9,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.62/20,253.15 = 9,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.62x = 20,253.15 × 9,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.62x = 182,425,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,425,995.46/14,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.94

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