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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.67, 20,654.04 and 9,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.67, 20,654.04 and 9,001.75 is: 12,422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.67 : 20,654.04 = 9,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.67/20,654.04 = 9,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.67x = 20,654.04 × 9,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.67x = 185,922,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,922,504.57/14,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.44

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