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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.66, 20,674.62 and 9,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.66, 20,674.62 and 9,012.12 is: 12,438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.66 : 20,674.62 = 9,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.66/20,674.62 = 9,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.66x = 20,674.62 × 9,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.66x = 186,322,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,322,156.39/14,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.34

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