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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.64, 20,698.26 and 8,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.64, 20,698.26 and 8,627.52 is: 11,907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.64 : 20,698.26 = 8,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.64/20,698.26 = 8,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.64x = 20,698.26 × 8,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.64x = 178,574,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,574,652.12/14,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,907.64

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