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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.72, 20,693.88 and 8,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.72, 20,693.88 and 8,708.04 is: 12,017.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.72 : 20,693.88 = 8,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.72/20,693.88 = 8,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.72x = 20,693.88 × 8,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.72x = 180,203,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,203,134.80/14,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.77

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