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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.68, 20,659.10 and 9,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.68, 20,659.10 and 9,007.22 is: 12,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.68 : 20,659.10 = 9,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.68/20,659.10 = 9,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.68x = 20,659.10 × 9,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.68x = 186,081,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,081,058.70/14,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.21

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