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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.86, 20,292.73 and 7,990.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.86, 20,292.73 and 7,990.57 is: 11,026.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.86 : 20,292.73 = 7,990.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.86/20,292.73 = 7,990.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.86x = 20,292.73 × 7,990.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.86x = 162,150,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150,358.12/14,704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.99

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