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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.93, 20,666.04 and 9,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.93, 20,666.04 and 9,006.44 is: 12,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.93 : 20,666.04 = 9,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.93/20,666.04 = 9,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.93x = 20,666.04 × 9,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.93x = 186,127,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,127,345.97/14,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.44

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