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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.24, 20,667.67 and 9,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.24, 20,667.67 and 9,156.88 is: 12,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.24 : 20,667.67 = 9,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.24/20,667.67 = 9,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.24x = 20,667.67 × 9,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.24x = 189,251,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,251,308.17/14,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.24

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