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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.92, 20,679.17 and 9,014.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.92, 20,679.17 and 9,014.63 is: 12,441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.92 : 20,679.17 = 9,014.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.92/20,679.17 = 9,014.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.92x = 20,679.17 × 9,014.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.92x = 186,414,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,414,917.79/14,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.00

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