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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.67, 20,694.69 and 8,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.67, 20,694.69 and 8,624.33 is: 11,901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.67 : 20,694.69 = 8,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.67/20,694.69 = 8,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.67x = 20,694.69 × 8,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.67x = 178,477,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,477,835.81/14,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.96

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