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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.76, 20,655.90 and 8,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.76, 20,655.90 and 8,679.36 is: 11,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.76 : 20,655.90 = 8,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.76/20,655.90 = 8,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.76x = 20,655.90 × 8,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.76x = 179,279,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,279,992.22/14,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.54

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