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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.12, 20,263.50 and 9,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.12, 20,263.50 and 9,014.79 is: 12,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.12 : 20,263.50 = 9,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.12/20,263.50 = 9,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.12x = 20,263.50 × 9,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.12x = 182,671,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,671,197.17/14,679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.29

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