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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.12, 20,679.33 and 9,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.12, 20,679.33 and 9,026.60 is: 12,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.12 : 20,679.33 = 9,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.12/20,679.33 = 9,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.12x = 20,679.33 × 9,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.12x = 186,664,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,664,040.18/14,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.49

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