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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.65, 20,257.95 and 8,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.65, 20,257.95 and 8,711.16 is: 12,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.65 : 20,257.95 = 8,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.65/20,257.95 = 8,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.65x = 20,257.95 × 8,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.65x = 176,470,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,470,243.72/14,679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.42

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