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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.69, 20,660.06 and 9,306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.69, 20,660.06 and 9,306.09 is: 12,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.69 : 20,660.06 = 9,306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.69/20,660.06 = 9,306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.69x = 20,660.06 × 9,306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.69x = 192,264,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,264,401.03/14,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.72

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