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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.03, 20,699.53 and 9,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.03, 20,699.53 and 9,032.63 is: 12,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.03 : 20,699.53 = 9,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.03/20,699.53 = 9,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.03x = 20,699.53 × 9,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.03x = 186,971,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,971,069.58/14,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.54

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