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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.76, 20,683.84 and 9,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.76, 20,683.84 and 9,021.28 is: 12,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.76 : 20,683.84 = 9,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.76/20,683.84 = 9,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.76x = 20,683.84 × 9,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.76x = 186,594,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,594,712.12/14,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.81

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