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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.26, 20,681.56 and 9,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.26, 20,681.56 and 9,020.16 is: 12,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.26 : 20,681.56 = 9,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.26/20,681.56 = 9,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.26x = 20,681.56 × 9,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.26x = 186,550,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,550,980.25/14,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.97

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