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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.52, 20,687.85 and 8,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.52, 20,687.85 and 8,702.52 is: 12,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.52 : 20,687.85 = 8,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.52/20,687.85 = 8,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.52x = 20,687.85 × 8,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.52x = 180,036,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,036,428.38/14,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.62

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