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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.62, 20,680.02 and 9,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.62, 20,680.02 and 9,027.10 is: 12,448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.62 : 20,680.02 = 9,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.62/20,680.02 = 9,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.62x = 20,680.02 × 9,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.62x = 186,680,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,680,608.54/14,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.18

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