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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.94, 20,698.85 and 9,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.94, 20,698.85 and 9,029.34 is: 12,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.94 : 20,698.85 = 9,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.94/20,698.85 = 9,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.94x = 20,698.85 × 9,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.94x = 186,897,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,897,006.01/14,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.68

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