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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.60, 20,681.60 and 8,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.60, 20,681.60 and 8,697.60 is: 12,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.60 : 20,681.60 = 8,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.60/20,681.60 = 8,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.60x = 20,681.60 × 8,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.60x = 179,880,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,880,284.16/14,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.54

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