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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.24, 20,689.70 and 9,025.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.24, 20,689.70 and 9,025.64 is: 12,453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.24 : 20,689.70 = 9,025.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.24/20,689.70 = 9,025.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.24x = 20,689.70 × 9,025.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.24x = 186,737,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,737,783.91/14,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.14

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