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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.74, 20,662.07 and 9,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.74, 20,662.07 and 9,005.70 is: 12,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.74 : 20,662.07 = 9,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.74/20,662.07 = 9,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.74x = 20,662.07 × 9,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.74x = 186,076,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,076,358.77/14,970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.34

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