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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.16, 20,696.52 and 8,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.16, 20,696.52 and 8,708.54 is: 12,018.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.16 : 20,696.52 = 8,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.16/20,696.52 = 8,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.16x = 20,696.52 × 8,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.16x = 180,236,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,236,472.28/14,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.84

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