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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.22, 20,297.31 and 7,993.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.22, 20,297.31 and 7,993.83 is: 11,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.22 : 20,297.31 = 7,993.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.22/20,297.31 = 7,993.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.22x = 20,297.31 × 7,993.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.22x = 162,253,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,253,245.60/14,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.47

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