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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.16, 20,684.72 and 8,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.16, 20,684.72 and 8,701.28 is: 12,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.16 : 20,684.72 = 8,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.16/20,684.72 = 8,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.16x = 20,684.72 × 8,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.16x = 179,983,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,983,540.44/14,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.78

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