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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.80, 20,684.52 and 8,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.80, 20,684.52 and 8,701.56 is: 12,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.80 : 20,684.52 = 8,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.80/20,684.52 = 8,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.80x = 20,684.52 × 8,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.80x = 179,987,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,987,591.85/14,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.34

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