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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.06, 20,670.93 and 9,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.06, 20,670.93 and 9,006.06 is: 12,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.06 : 20,670.93 = 9,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.06/20,670.93 = 9,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.06x = 20,670.93 × 9,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.06x = 186,163,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,163,635.84/14,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.24

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