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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.52, 20,691.99 and 8,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.52, 20,691.99 and 8,705.52 is: 12,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.52 : 20,691.99 = 8,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.52/20,691.99 = 8,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.52x = 20,691.99 × 8,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.52x = 180,134,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,134,532.78/14,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.76

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