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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.27, 20,687.24 and 8,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.27, 20,687.24 and 8,701.64 is: 12,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.27 : 20,687.24 = 8,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.27/20,687.24 = 8,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.27x = 20,687.24 × 8,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.27x = 180,012,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,012,915.07/14,989.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.45

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