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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.09, 20,296.97 and 7,993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.09, 20,296.97 and 7,993.93 is: 11,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.09 : 20,296.97 = 7,993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.09/20,296.97 = 7,993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.09x = 20,296.97 × 7,993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.09x = 162,252,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,252,557.39/14,708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.52

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