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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.92, 20,292.89 and 7,990.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.92, 20,292.89 and 7,990.61 is: 11,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.92 : 20,292.89 = 7,990.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.92/20,292.89 = 7,990.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.92x = 20,292.89 × 7,990.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.92x = 162,152,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,152,428.35/14,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.09

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