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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.74, 20,296.63 and 7,993.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.74, 20,296.63 and 7,993.37 is: 11,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.74 : 20,296.63 = 7,993.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.74/20,296.63 = 7,993.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.74x = 20,296.63 × 7,993.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.74x = 162,238,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,238,473.34/14,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.82

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