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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.07, 20,295.69 and 7,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.07, 20,295.69 and 7,992.57 is: 11,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.07 : 20,295.69 = 7,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.07/20,295.69 = 7,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.07x = 20,295.69 × 7,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.07x = 162,214,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,214,723.02/14,707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.71

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