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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.96, 20,675.88 and 8,694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.96, 20,675.88 and 8,694.84 is: 11,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.96 : 20,675.88 = 8,694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.96/20,675.88 = 8,694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.96x = 20,675.88 × 8,694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.96x = 179,773,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,773,468.46/14,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.53

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