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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.42, 20,692.97 and 8,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.42, 20,692.97 and 8,623.08 is: 11,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.42 : 20,692.97 = 8,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.42/20,692.97 = 8,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.42x = 20,692.97 × 8,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.42x = 178,437,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,437,092.63/14,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.23

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