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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.44, 20,684.52 and 9,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.44, 20,684.52 and 9,023.04 is: 12,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.44 : 20,684.52 = 9,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.44/20,684.52 = 9,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.44x = 20,684.52 × 9,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.44x = 186,637,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,637,251.34/14,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.25

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