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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.40, 20,296.22 and 7,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.40, 20,296.22 and 7,993.10 is: 11,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.40 : 20,296.22 = 7,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.40/20,296.22 = 7,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.40x = 20,296.22 × 7,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.40x = 162,229,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,229,574.64/14,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.48

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