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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.93, 20,672.92 and 9,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.93, 20,672.92 and 9,011.45 is: 12,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.93 : 20,672.92 = 9,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.93/20,672.92 = 9,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.93x = 20,672.92 × 9,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.93x = 186,292,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,292,984.93/14,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.34

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