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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.71, 20,669.51 and 9,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.71, 20,669.51 and 9,008.21 is: 12,431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.71 : 20,669.51 = 9,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.71/20,669.51 = 9,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.71x = 20,669.51 × 9,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.71x = 186,195,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,195,360.87/14,977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.50

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