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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.07, 20,661.15 and 9,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.07, 20,661.15 and 9,005.02 is: 12,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.07 : 20,661.15 = 9,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.07/20,661.15 = 9,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.07x = 20,661.15 × 9,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.07x = 186,054,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,054,141.98/14,970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.41

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