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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.77, 20,224.67 and 8,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.77, 20,224.67 and 8,996.01 is: 12,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.77 : 20,224.67 = 8,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.77/20,224.67 = 8,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.77x = 20,224.67 × 8,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.77x = 181,941,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,941,288.59/14,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.77

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