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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.31, 20,697.44 and 8,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.31, 20,697.44 and 8,712.33 is: 12,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.31 : 20,697.44 = 8,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.31/20,697.44 = 8,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.31x = 20,697.44 × 8,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.31x = 180,322,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,322,883.87/14,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.48

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