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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.85, 20,682.69 and 9,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.85, 20,682.69 and 9,015.40 is: 12,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.85 : 20,682.69 = 9,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.85/20,682.69 = 9,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.85x = 20,682.69 × 9,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.85x = 186,462,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,462,766.18/14,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.42

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