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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,981.52, 20,676.06 and 9,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,981.52, 20,676.06 and 9,016.68 is: 12,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,981.52 : 20,676.06 = 9,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,981.52/20,676.06 = 9,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,981.52x = 20,676.06 × 9,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,981.52x = 186,429,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,429,416.68/14,981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.96

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