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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.66, 20,289.42 and 7,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.66, 20,289.42 and 7,988.39 is: 11,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.66 : 20,289.42 = 7,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.66/20,289.42 = 7,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.66x = 20,289.42 × 7,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.66x = 162,079,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,079,799.83/14,702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.84

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