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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.67, 20,696.07 and 8,625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.67, 20,696.07 and 8,625.33 is: 11,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.67 : 20,696.07 = 8,625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.67/20,696.07 = 8,625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.67x = 20,696.07 × 8,625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.67x = 178,510,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,510,433.45/14,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.34

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