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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.06, 20,263.77 and 8,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.06, 20,263.77 and 8,713.98 is: 12,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.06 : 20,263.77 = 8,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.06/20,263.77 = 8,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.06x = 20,263.77 × 8,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.06x = 176,578,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,578,086.50/14,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.79

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