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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.52, 20,262.99 and 8,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.52, 20,262.99 and 8,711.18 is: 12,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.52 : 20,262.99 = 8,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.52/20,262.99 = 8,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.52x = 20,262.99 × 8,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.52x = 176,514,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,514,625.55/14,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.55

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