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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.03, 20,665.90 and 9,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.03, 20,665.90 and 9,008.27 is: 12,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.03 : 20,665.90 = 9,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.03/20,665.90 = 9,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.03x = 20,665.90 × 9,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.03x = 186,164,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,164,006.99/14,980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.48

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