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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.67, 20,693.31 and 8,623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.67, 20,693.31 and 8,623.33 is: 11,900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.67 : 20,693.31 = 8,623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.67/20,693.31 = 8,623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.67x = 20,693.31 × 8,623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.67x = 178,445,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,445,240.92/14,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.58

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