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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,703.55, 20,291.04 and 7,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,703.55, 20,291.04 and 7,989.23 is: 11,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,703.55 : 20,291.04 = 7,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,703.55/20,291.04 = 7,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,703.55x = 20,291.04 × 7,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,703.55x = 162,109,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,109,785.50/14,703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.21

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