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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.52, 20,682.08 and 8,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.52, 20,682.08 and 8,694.68 is: 12,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.52 : 20,682.08 = 8,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.52/20,682.08 = 8,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.52x = 20,682.08 × 8,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.52x = 179,824,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,824,067.33/14,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.46

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