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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.89, 20,671.79 and 9,010.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.89, 20,671.79 and 9,010.53 is: 12,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.89 : 20,671.79 = 9,010.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.89/20,671.79 = 9,010.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.89x = 20,671.79 × 9,010.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.89x = 186,263,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,263,738.90/14,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.26

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