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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.28, 20,297.58 and 7,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.28, 20,297.58 and 7,993.92 is: 11,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.28 : 20,297.58 = 7,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.28/20,297.58 = 7,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.28x = 20,297.58 × 7,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.28x = 162,257,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,257,230.71/14,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.69

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