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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.72, 20,692.62 and 9,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.72, 20,692.62 and 9,027.48 is: 12,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.72 : 20,692.62 = 9,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.72/20,692.62 = 9,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.72x = 20,692.62 × 9,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.72x = 186,802,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,802,213.20/14,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.37

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