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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.06, 20,698.48 and 8,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.06, 20,698.48 and 8,713.08 is: 12,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.06 : 20,698.48 = 8,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.06/20,698.48 = 8,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.06x = 20,698.48 × 8,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.06x = 180,347,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,347,512.12/14,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.52

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