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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.27, 20,294.82 and 7,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.27, 20,294.82 and 7,991.91 is: 11,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.27 : 20,294.82 = 7,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.27/20,294.82 = 7,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.27x = 20,294.82 × 7,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.27x = 162,194,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,194,374.91/14,706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.93

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