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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.03, 20,690.83 and 8,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.03, 20,690.83 and 8,704.41 is: 12,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.03 : 20,690.83 = 8,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.03/20,690.83 = 8,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.03x = 20,690.83 × 8,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.03x = 180,101,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,101,351.89/14,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.14

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