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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.93, 20,661.89 and 9,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.93, 20,661.89 and 9,003.44 is: 12,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.93 : 20,661.89 = 9,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.93/20,661.89 = 9,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.93x = 20,661.89 × 9,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.93x = 186,028,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,028,161.06/14,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.30

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