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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.53, 20,694.28 and 8,706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.53, 20,694.28 and 8,706.91 is: 12,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.53 : 20,694.28 = 8,706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.53/20,694.28 = 8,706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.53x = 20,694.28 × 8,706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.53x = 180,183,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,183,233.47/14,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.60

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