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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.08, 20,646.36 and 9,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.08, 20,646.36 and 9,001.62 is: 12,416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.08 : 20,646.36 = 9,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.08/20,646.36 = 9,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.08x = 20,646.36 × 9,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.08x = 185,850,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850,687.10/14,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.47

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