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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.52, 20,701.17 and 8,711.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.52, 20,701.17 and 8,711.91 is: 12,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.52 : 20,701.17 = 8,711.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.52/20,701.17 = 8,711.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.52x = 20,701.17 × 8,711.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.52x = 180,346,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,346,729.93/14,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.50

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