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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.58, 20,699.53 and 9,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.58, 20,699.53 and 9,035.21 is: 12,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.58 : 20,699.53 = 9,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.58/20,699.53 = 9,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.58x = 20,699.53 × 9,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.58x = 187,024,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,024,629.61/14,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.66

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