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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.78, 20,254.68 and 8,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.78, 20,254.68 and 8,712.96 is: 12,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.78 : 20,254.68 = 8,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.78/20,254.68 = 8,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.78x = 20,254.68 × 8,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.78x = 176,478,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478,216.65/14,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.86

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