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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.60, 20,699.52 and 8,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.60, 20,699.52 and 8,627.60 is: 11,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.60 : 20,699.52 = 8,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.60/20,699.52 = 8,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.60x = 20,699.52 × 8,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.60x = 178,587,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,587,178.75/14,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.13

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