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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.87, 20,687.40 and 9,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.87, 20,687.40 and 9,018 is: 12,449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.87 : 20,687.40 = 9,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.87/20,687.40 = 9,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.87x = 20,687.40 × 9,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.87x = 186,558,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,558,973.20/14,984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.83

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