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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.09, 20,295.59 and 7,992.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.09, 20,295.59 and 7,992.93 is: 11,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.09 : 20,295.59 = 7,992.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.09/20,295.59 = 7,992.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.09x = 20,295.59 × 7,992.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.09x = 162,221,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221,230.18/14,707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.14

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