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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.82, 20,694.34 and 8,701.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.82, 20,694.34 and 8,701.98 is: 12,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.82 : 20,694.34 = 8,701.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.82/20,694.34 = 8,701.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.82x = 20,694.34 × 8,701.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.82x = 180,081,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,081,732.79/14,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.80

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