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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.04, 20,700.90 and 8,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.04, 20,700.90 and 8,710.20 is: 12,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.04 : 20,700.90 = 8,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.04/20,700.90 = 8,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.04x = 20,700.90 × 8,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.04x = 180,308,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,308,979.18/14,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.37

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