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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.19, 20,671.10 and 9,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.19, 20,671.10 and 9,006.19 is: 12,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.19 : 20,671.10 = 9,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.19/20,671.10 = 9,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.19x = 20,671.10 × 9,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.19x = 186,167,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,167,824.95/14,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.41

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