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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.92, 20,674.44 and 8,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.92, 20,674.44 and 8,696.16 is: 11,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.92 : 20,674.44 = 8,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.92/20,674.44 = 8,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.92x = 20,674.44 × 8,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.92x = 179,788,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,788,238.15/14,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.75

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