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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.32, 20,697.71 and 9,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.32, 20,697.71 and 9,030.24 is: 12,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.32 : 20,697.71 = 9,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.32/20,697.71 = 9,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.32x = 20,697.71 × 9,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.32x = 186,905,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,905,243.60/14,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.75

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