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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.08, 20,658.78 and 9,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.08, 20,658.78 and 9,010.62 is: 12,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.08 : 20,658.78 = 9,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.08/20,658.78 = 9,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.08x = 20,658.78 × 9,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.08x = 186,148,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,148,416.24/14,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.89

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