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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.95, 20,688.92 and 8,708.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.95, 20,688.92 and 8,708.11 is: 12,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.95 : 20,688.92 = 8,708.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.95/20,688.92 = 8,708.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.95x = 20,688.92 × 8,708.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.95x = 180,161,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,161,328.53/14,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.20

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