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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.62, 20,684.43 and 8,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.62, 20,684.43 and 8,699.94 is: 12,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.62 : 20,684.43 = 8,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.62/20,684.43 = 8,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.62x = 20,684.43 × 8,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.62x = 179,953,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,953,299.93/14,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.60

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