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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.79, 20,296.90 and 7,993.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.79, 20,296.90 and 7,993.41 is: 11,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.79 : 20,296.90 = 7,993.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.79/20,296.90 = 7,993.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.79x = 20,296.90 × 7,993.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.79x = 162,241,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241,557.21/14,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.00

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