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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.96, 20,665.94 and 9,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.96, 20,665.94 and 9,008.10 is: 12,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.96 : 20,665.94 = 9,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.96/20,665.94 = 9,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.96x = 20,665.94 × 9,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.96x = 186,160,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,160,809.07/14,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.32

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