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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.58, 20,692.55 and 8,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.58, 20,692.55 and 8,710.74 is: 12,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.58 : 20,692.55 = 8,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.58/20,692.55 = 8,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.58x = 20,692.55 × 8,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.58x = 180,247,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,247,379.43/14,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.83

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