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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.52, 20,678.69 and 9,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.52, 20,678.69 and 9,015.10 is: 12,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.52 : 20,678.69 = 9,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.52/20,678.69 = 9,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.52x = 20,678.69 × 9,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.52x = 186,420,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,420,429.06/14,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.70

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