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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.70, 20,261.16 and 8,716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.70, 20,261.16 and 8,716.13 is: 12,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.70 : 20,261.16 = 8,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.70/20,261.16 = 8,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.70x = 20,261.16 × 8,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.70x = 176,598,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,598,803.21/14,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.77

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