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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.39, 20,289.51 and 7,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.39, 20,289.51 and 7,988.14 is: 11,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.39 : 20,289.51 = 7,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.39/20,289.51 = 7,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.39x = 20,289.51 × 7,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.39x = 162,075,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,075,471.77/14,702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.75

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