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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.44, 20,694.18 and 9,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.44, 20,694.18 and 9,030.04 is: 12,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.44 : 20,694.18 = 9,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.44/20,694.18 = 9,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.44x = 20,694.18 × 9,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.44x = 186,869,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,869,273.17/14,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.91

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