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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.78, 20,694.06 and 8,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.78, 20,694.06 and 8,707.02 is: 12,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.78 : 20,694.06 = 8,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.78/20,694.06 = 8,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.78x = 20,694.06 × 8,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.78x = 180,183,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,183,594.30/14,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.42

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