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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.56, 20,694.30 and 8,623.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.56, 20,694.30 and 8,623.65 is: 11,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.56 : 20,694.30 = 8,623.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.56/20,694.30 = 8,623.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.56x = 20,694.30 × 8,623.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.56x = 178,460,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,460,400.20/14,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.88

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