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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.52, 20,253.62 and 8,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.52, 20,253.62 and 8,708.18 is: 12,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.52 : 20,253.62 = 8,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.52/20,253.62 = 8,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.52x = 20,253.62 × 8,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.52x = 176,372,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,372,168.61/14,677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.48

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