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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.82, 20,692.96 and 8,700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.82, 20,692.96 and 8,700.98 is: 12,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.82 : 20,692.96 = 8,700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.82/20,692.96 = 8,700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.82x = 20,692.96 × 8,700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.82x = 180,049,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,049,031.10/14,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.42

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