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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.28, 20,694.78 and 8,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.28, 20,694.78 and 8,708.52 is: 12,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.28 : 20,694.78 = 8,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.28/20,694.78 = 8,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.28x = 20,694.78 × 8,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.28x = 180,220,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,220,905.53/14,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.71

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