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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.64, 20,696.88 and 8,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.64, 20,696.88 and 8,626.52 is: 11,906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.64 : 20,696.88 = 8,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.64/20,696.88 = 8,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.64x = 20,696.88 × 8,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.64x = 178,542,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,542,024.19/14,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.26

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